SVP, Technical Operations

Pivot Energy

Senior leader managing engineering teams focused on renewable energy projects at Pivot Energy. Overseeing the design and delivery of solar and storage assets while ensuring project success and environmental impact.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $235,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering management and operations within the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar project development and grid integration. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to implement automated engineering tools and enhance project delivery efficiency.

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Engineering ManagementSolar Project DevelopmentGrid IntegrationAutomated Engineering ToolsUtility Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project EngineeringElectrical DistributionSolar System TechnologiesBattery System TechnologiesPredictive ModelingConstruction ManagementOperations ManagementStandard Basis of Design (SBoD)Data-Driven TransparencyPipeline Velocity Improvement

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional PartnershipClear CommunicationTeam LeadershipHumilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Driven Design ToolsGrid Modeling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringP.E. License

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergySolar ProjectsUtility ProgramsInterconnection NodesNet-Positive Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, lead a high-impact department of professionals across three critical pillars: Development Engineering, Project Engineering, and Grid Integration.
Design a technical machine capable of screening and de-risking a 1GW+ annual pipeline to ensure a consistent, high-yield delivery of 300 MW/yr in operational solar and storage assets.
Transform the engineering function from a project-by-project service into a standardized, high-throughput engine.
Implement AI-driven design tools and a Standard Basis of Design (SBoD), ensuring the team can increase its screening capacity without a linear increase in headcount.
Leverage the Grid Integration team as Pivot’s reconnaissance unit, utilizing predictive modeling and utility relationship management to identify high-probability interconnection nodes before capital is committed to site acquisition.
Provide the Board and investors with data-driven transparency into pipeline health, ensuring that every megawatt built delivers on our commitment to a net-positive impact on our planet and communities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in engineering management and/or operations, including team leadership
7+ years of experience in solar, project development, utility programs, or other related renewable energy experience
Demonstrated success leading project engineering across a range of solar project types, including ground-mounted, rooftop, and carport solar projects, from project inception through finance, with experience in construction and operations
Understanding of electrical distribution, sub-transmission and transmission equipment, and utility design practices, and knowledge of how project design decisions impact project returns
Extensive knowledge of solar and battery system technologies, specifically utilizing storage to mitigate grid capacity constraints and unlock congested queues
A high degree of humility and a strong desire to build cross-functional partnerships to achieve collective goals
Ability to lead the implementation of automated engineering and grid modeling tools to increase pipeline velocity and reduce manual analysis hours
Exceptional ability to translate complex engineering concepts clearly and concisely to senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and investors
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, P.E. license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching (after vesting period)
Work from home stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements