Engineering Manager

BUILD Renewables

Engineering Manager at BUILD Renewables leading engineering efforts for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Overseeing design, procurement, and project execution with collaborative teams.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeMendota Heights • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering activities for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and battery energy storage systems, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective project execution. Proficient in translating customer requirements into actionable engineering designs and managing multidisciplinary project teams.

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Utility-Scale Renewable Energy ProjectsEngineering Design ProcessesProject Execution PlanningConstructability ReviewsVendor Evaluations

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProject DevelopmentConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementEstimatingProcurementTechnical ReviewSite Layout DevelopmentValue EngineeringTechnical Due Diligence

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingSelf-ManagementPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Software PlatformsMicrosoft Office SuiteModeling ToolsDesign Tools

Industry Keywords

Solar EnergyBattery Energy Storage SystemsUtility InterconnectionPermitting RequirementsEngineering Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering activities supporting project development, estimating, procurement, and construction execution.
Serve as the engineering subject matter expert for project development and preconstruction efforts, providing technical recommendations to support project decisions.
Lead technical review and evaluation of customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), technical specifications, and owner requirements to identify scope gaps, design risks, execution constraints, and commercial impacts.
Translate customer requirements into executable engineering designs, technical assumptions, and project execution strategies that support estimating, procurement, vendor evaluations, and project pursuits.
Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) designs utilizing industry-standard engineering and design tools.
Perform site layout development and optimization for solar and BESS projects, incorporating civil, electrical, environmental, permitting, interconnection, and operational requirements.
Generate engineering deliverables supporting estimating activities, including quantities, equipment takeoffs, single-line diagrams, site plans, design criteria, and engineering assumptions.
Collaborate with Estimating to validate quantities, labor assumptions, equipment selections, and productivity factors incorporated into project estimates.
Evaluate design alternatives to optimize project economics, improve constructability, and support equipment and vendor selection decisions.
Lead constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives to improve project execution, reduce risk, and optimize total installed cost.
Manage engineering consultants, design firms, and technical partners throughout project development and execution.
Establish engineering standards, design criteria, and technical governance processes to promote consistency and quality across the project portfolio.
Review engineering deliverables for compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, customer specifications, utility standards, and company standards.
Lead technical due diligence and qualification efforts for engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and strategic suppliers.
Support contract reviews and provide technical input for EPC agreements, equipment supply agreements, engineering agreements, and subcontract scopes of work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering, design, construction, project development, or renewable energy project execution.
Minimum three (3) years of experience leading engineering teams, engineering consultants, or multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, or related infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience supporting project pursuits, estimating, procurement, vendor evaluations, equipment selection, and preconstruction activities.
Strong understanding of engineering design processes, constructability reviews, project execution planning, and risk management.
Experience utilizing industry-standard engineering, modeling, and design tools to develop project designs, generate engineering deliverables, support estimating activities, and evaluate technical solutions.
Strong understanding of applicable industry codes, standards, permitting requirements, and utility interconnection considerations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, engineering partners, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to effectively self-manage, prioritize competing demands, and execute under schedule-driven environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering-related software platforms.
Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25% travel is required
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities