Senior Manager – Civil Solar Planning & Engineering
ib vogt GmbH
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Serve as Deputy to the Executive Director of Planning & Engineering, providing leadership continuity, operational support and decision-making authority in their absence.
- Assist the Executive Director of the P&E Division in leading technical and strategic activities, ensuring alignment of engineering strategy with corporate and project development goals.
- Serve as a liaison between Planning & Engineering, Project Development, and Corporate Finance to integrate site design, permitting, and interconnection requirements into project business cases.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, risk assessment frameworks, and quality control protocols across all projects.
- Oversee early-stage site evaluations, constraints analyses, and conceptual layouts to inform project viability and site control decisions.
- Direct permitting strategy and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies (USACE, SHPO, USFWS, and AHJs).
- Manage consultant teams developing civil, electrical, and environmental studies; ensure deliverables meet ibV and regulatory standards.
- Advise Project Development and Corporate Finance on cost, constructability, and technical risk factors affecting project economics.
- Track engineering budgets, schedules, and progress across multiple concurrent projects; identify and mitigate risks to scope and timeline.
- Oversee technical reviews and provide recommendations for executive decision-making and investment committees.
- Oversee the development of internal reporting dashboards and process documentation to enhance visibility and accountability.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and planners to build organizational capability and technical excellence.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven team culture grounded in innovation, quality, and accountability.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, and training initiatives within the Planning & Engineering Division.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or related Engineering field (P.E. license or PMP certification preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in renewable energy, site development, or related engineering management roles
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external consultants in fast-paced, multi-project environments
- Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Advanced proficiency with GIS, CAD, and project management software; familiarity with PVSyst and other performance tools a plus
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with an ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights.
Benefits
- Flexible health
- 401k
- PTO
- Other benefits such as flex work
- Training
- Fun corporate retreats
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
civil engineeringenvironmental engineeringelectrical engineeringproject managementrisk assessmentquality controlsite evaluationsconstraints analysestechnical reviewsbudget management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationmentoringproblem-solvingdecision-makingstrategic thinkinginnovationaccountability
Certifications
P.E. licensePMP certification