Overview

Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with over 800 installed projects totaling more than 160 MW. With a team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to help our clients reduce energy costs and maximize their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team serves more than 700 customers, maintaining a 99% renewal rate each year. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.

Responsibilities

General Summary

The Senior Manager of Design & Engineering is a leadership position responsible for leading and managing technical development, implementation, and execution of the engineering for PV, Energy Storage, EV charging and Microgrid projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees basic/complex canopy, ground mount and new rooftop PV designs and construction documents that conform to NEC codes and permitting requirements using design software’s

• Oversees design of energy storage systems into existing and new solar projects

• Leads and collaborates in all technical design review meetings between Sales, Development and Construction, and all technical complex project costing calls at different stages of the project.
• Represents the Company as a technical lead on project coordination calls/meetings with both internal and external project stakeholders during all phases of the project

• Works closely with the team to define company processes and metrics, plan and allocate resources across existing programs to ensure strategic alignment and required technical training.

• Develops and improves the system engineering design standards for safety, new product evaluations and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

Desired Skills & Experience Essential Requirements:

• This position requires at least five years of experience in C&I Solar PV design and engineering, two plus years of experience with energy storage, a minimum of two years of experience leading a team, and two years of experience working with utilities in New England and or NY, NJ
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field like Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy is needed. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineering license or willingness to obtain preferred.
• Proficiency in reviewing electrical single-line diagrams, point-to-point diagrams for storage and PV monitoring systems. This position is also responsible for leading/overseeing all complex design and costing review meetings, and reviewing/approving electrical BOM alongside the Electrical PE
• It is required for the person in this position to have a NABCEP PV Installation Certification
• This role requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Helioscope, PVSyst, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office

The expected starting pay range for this role is $128,000 - $147,000 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may vary above or below these amounts based on several factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees at all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, an employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, a 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contributions, and employee referral bonuses.

Solect Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition to a disease, lawful off-duty conduct or political activities, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Discrimination based on any of the above groups is strictly prohibited. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Solect Energy encourages its employees to bring any perceived violation of this policy immediately to the Management, who will investigate their concern in as discreet a manner as possible.

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Special Position Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $128,000 - $147,000