Haven Energy · 23 hours ago
Manager, Design & Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHaven Energy is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies, particularly in residential solar and battery systems. The Design & Engineering Manager will own the design function for these projects, ensuring technical accuracy and operational needs are met while collaborating with various teams and managing vendor relationships.
Renewable EnergyService IndustrySolar
Responsibilities
Own the residential solar + storage design lifecycle, from site survey validation through final construction-ready designs
Serve as the final design authority for residential solar + storage projects, balancing technical integrity, installability, and program requirements
Ensure scopes of work are accurate, complete, and aligned with installer execution requirements
Maintain high standards for technical accuracy, aesthetics, and installability across all projects
Manage third-party design vendors, including onboarding, performance tracking, and ongoing optimization
Own SLAs related to turnaround time, quality, and rework rates; provide structured feedback and corrective action as needed
Balance throughput, quality, and cost as volume scales across regions and programs
Lead quality audits of site surveys and designs to ensure compliance with Haven engineering standards, NEC, and program requirements
Own and evolve Haven’s design standards in partnership with installers, utilities, and internal stakeholders
Partner closely with Field Quality Engineering to close the loop between design assumptions and field realities
Own key design performance metrics, including cycle times, fallout reasons, redesign rates, and install readiness
Build and maintain visibility into the design pipeline using dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools
Identify bottlenecks and drive targeted process improvements across SOPs, tools, vendors, and workflows
Ensure designs support advanced functionality for grid services, including VPPs, demand response, and utility programs
Incorporate program-specific and incentive requirements into standardized design workflows
Design with equity in mind, ensuring processes support successful delivery in LMI communities
Partner with Operations, Product, and install partners to continuously improve handoffs and outcomes
Provide clear guidance and escalation when design risks impact schedule, cost, or customer experience
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in residential solar and/or battery storage, with a strong background in system design, engineering, and quality management
Hands-on experience with design and survey tools such as Aurora, Scanifly, Company Cam, CAD-based platforms, or equivalent
Strong understanding of NEC, utility requirements, and downstream interconnection considerations
Proven experience managing third-party vendors or technical service providers at scale
Comfort working with metrics, dashboards, and operational data to manage performance and prioritize work
High attention to detail with the ability to spot issues before they become field failures
Clear, confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
Preferred
Experience designing for battery-heavy systems or storage-first deployments
Familiarity with VPPs, demand response, or grid services programs
Experience supporting LMI-focused programs, incentives, or utility partnerships
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity, and full benefits.
Company
Haven Energy
Haven Energy a climate technology firm that is hastening the adoption of home battery systems
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$51.2MKey Investors
Giant VenturesTurtle Hill CapitalGiant Ventures,Lerer Hippeau
2025-12-09Series B· $40M
2025-12-09Debt Financing
2024-01-30Series A· $7M
Leadership Team
Vinnie Campo
Co-Founder & CEO
Jeff Chapin
Co-Founder
Recent News
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