Qcells EPC · 18 hours ago
Senior Project Engineering Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expQcells USA, headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project development. The Senior Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading multiple projects within the EPC team, overseeing project engineers, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering efforts.
Renewables & Environment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead all stages of multiple projects and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase
Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects
Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation
Directly Supervise Project Engineers and provide oversight to the designated projects
Report on the planning and technical design, and present it the engineering group
Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client
Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process
Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team
Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards
Assist with technical training for team members and development of new project engineers
Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality
Drive a safety culture that embraces both a 'Responsibility to act' and 'Show by Example' approach
Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects
Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards
Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science, with the working knowledge within several fields of engineering
Minimum of 12 years of professional engineering experience in the solar and/or energy storage projects
Minimum of 7 years of management experience leading a team
Relevant work experience in the design and development of power/renewable plants (in particular utility solar or wind power plants)
Experience working internationally
Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
Knowledge of PV plant design and optimization
Knowledge of the National Electric Code
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
Ability to motivate and develop others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and/or other benefits
Discretionary bonus structure or incentives
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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