Manager, Operations Solar & BESS Engineering

The role

The Solar & BESS Engineering Manager leads Operations Engineering support for solar photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System assets. This role manages technical support, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for the operating fleet.

What you will do

• Lead Operations Engineering support for Solar PV and BESS throughout the operating fleet
• Direct reliability improvements, corrective action development, and root cause analysis
• Oversee systems testing to ensure plants meet offtake requirements
• Recommend and drive solutions to maximize reliability, availability, and production
• Provide technical leadership for solar modules, inverters, trackers, BESS controls, and battery energy management systems
• Partner with various departments to resolve issues and implement fleetwide lessons learned
• Develop and maintain internal technical specifications, operational procedures, and knowledge databases
• Support new project construction and acquisition integration
• Provide technical support for warranties, insurance claims, and vendor performance
• Manage, coach, and develop Solar/BESS engineering staff and technical contributors

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field
• 7+ years of experience related to renewable energy, energy storage, power distribution, power systems, plant operations, equipment reliability, or related industry experience
• Prior experience leading engineers, managing technical programs, or coordinating cross-functional technical workstreams
• Ability to identify and implement solutions to complex technical problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Solar PV and BESS operation, maintenance, controls, performance, and reliability requirements
• Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, plant operations, maintenance practices, inverter systems, BESS controls, and hybrid ESS + PV configurations
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, test reports, control diagrams, communication drawings, and plant layouts
• Knowledgeable in real and reactive power support and load flow analysis
• Knowledgeable in applicable technical standards, including UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 855
• Must successfully function as both a technical leader and a member of a cross-functional team
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and constructive relationships

Nice to have

• An advanced degree or professional engineering credentials
• Working familiarity with software tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, LabVIEW, or similar platforms

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Variety of life & accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future

About the company

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Their portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states.