Description:
• Refine and document processes that company follows in the design and engineering of PV systems including such things as steps to be followed, review and sign offs required, order in which engineering tasks are performed, etc.;
• Develop, refine and maintain standardized tools used by the engineering group on a daily basis in the design and engineering of PV systems. These tools include excel worksheets and CAD drawing library templates;
• Monitor the pipeline of residential and commercial projects; anticipate engineering resources required, allocate resources to specific projects, establish milestones, monitor progress, mentor and support staff so that engineering does not bottleneck the flow of project implementation;
• Serve as the company spokesperson on engineering related issues both internally and externally;
• Mentor and train members of the engineering team increasing individual and company engineering capability;
• Build-out engineering team. Interview and hire engineers as company grows;
• Assist the sales team in understanding the engineering impacts of site specific or customer specific requirements, preparing cost estimates and technical proposals. Build infrastructure that increases the company’s ability to perform high quality pre-sales engineering with minimal overhead expense;
• Assist with contract review and negotiation in terms of engineering, testing or monitoring requirements;
• Assist project managers and construction mangers with the successful completion of projects and participate in the resolution of field related issues that require engineering input;
• Have overall P/L responsibility for the engineering team where the engineering department is considered a service provider to other departments in the company;
• Assist purchasing manager to understand and evaluate various products from an engineering/technical standpoint. Periodically meet with vendors to learn about the technical aspects of their products. Disseminate this information appropriately throughout the company.
Requirements
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• Experienced engineering manager or construction manager for commercial /industrial construction projects;
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Able to prioritize and multitask effectively;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts in a concise manner to customers, sub contractors, co workers and executive management;
• Strong understanding of the NEC and UBC and other related codes and standards;
• Fluent in ACAD, MSWord, Excel and MS Project;
• Confident, assured and easy going style and able to manage to both timeline and profitability requirements;
• Ability to translate company vision into actionable plans that result increased capacity for the company to efficiently respond to and secure commercial projects;
• Experienced in large commercial photovoltaic power systems preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided if candidate has no previous solar electric design experience;
• Able to foresee the human resources required for growth and effectively hire, mentor and build a world class team that is able to parallel our fast- moving commercial sales team.
Company
Now is the time to consider REC Solar. Our vision is to make solar electricity part of the mainstream energy supply. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
This is a multidisciplinary management position based in San Luis Obispo, CA linking sales, engineering, construction and project management. This position would not only allow you the chance to impact the careers of a team of bright and passionate engineers, but improve the planet in the process.
Location:
San Luis Obispo
Compensation:
BOE
As the listing says, this job can give you an opportunity to ‘improve the planet in the process’. If you are on the West Coast considering this option, you might even consider a spring trip to the Outer Banks and spend some time in Outer Banks rentals to soak up the warm ocean water and the plush surroundings to get your head straight and build your motivation levels even higher.
