What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Operations Lead - Utility position at QE Solar?
Description
As a Commercial Operations Lead - Utility, you are responsible for managing a key client relationship and ensuring the successful delivery of QE Solar’s operations and maintenance services for utility-scale solar facilities. The Commercial Operations Lead - Utility serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned client and coordinates cross-functional operational activities to meet or exceed all contractual and performance obligations. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with a thorough understanding of solar operations, compliance requirements, and financial processes.
Travel Requirements: Approximately once per quarter, or as needed for site visits.
Essential Duties & Approximate Commitment Of Time
reporting sessions to communicate plant performance, ongoing activities, and
compliance status. 25%
teams and deliver seamless service. 25%
across QE Solar-managed assets.15%
obligations. 10%
Position Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
Experience Required
5 years of experience in client or account management within the utility energy industry. Experience in solar operations, NERC compliance, or energy services project management.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge
Familiarity with renewable energy systems, power generation operations, NERC compliance, and performance analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools.
Job-Specific Competencies
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 Per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Boise, ID United States
Statement To All Third-Party Agencies And Similar Organizations
QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.
As a Commercial Operations Lead - Utility, you are responsible for managing a key client relationship and ensuring the successful delivery of QE Solar’s operations and maintenance services for utility-scale solar facilities. The Commercial Operations Lead - Utility serves as the primary point of contact for the assigned client and coordinates cross-functional operational activities to meet or exceed all contractual and performance obligations. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, along with a thorough understanding of solar operations, compliance requirements, and financial processes.
Travel Requirements: Approximately once per quarter, or as needed for site visits.
Essential Duties & Approximate Commitment Of Time
- Manage client relationships, act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts,
reporting sessions to communicate plant performance, ongoing activities, and
compliance status. 25%
- Coordinate operational activities across cross-functional teams to ensure smooth
teams and deliver seamless service. 25%
- Review operational reports (e.g., performance reports, testing and inspection
- Support compliance efforts, including familiarity with applicable NERC standards
across QE Solar-managed assets.15%
- Assist with financial processes including client quoting, procurement coordination,
obligations. 10%
- Complete administrative tasks necessary to support internal coordination,
Position Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
Experience Required
5 years of experience in client or account management within the utility energy industry. Experience in solar operations, NERC compliance, or energy services project management.
Specialized or Technical Knowledge
Familiarity with renewable energy systems, power generation operations, NERC compliance, and performance analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools.
Job-Specific Competencies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable working across departments and coordinating large, distributed teams.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally and adapt to client and operational needs.
- Curiosity, candor, and transparency.
- 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
- Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
- Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Discounted Life & Disability Insurance
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 Per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Boise, ID United States
Statement To All Third-Party Agencies And Similar Organizations
QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000