Commercial Operations Lead – Utility

QE Solar

Commercial Operations Lead managing key client relationships for solar facilities. Ensuring seamless operations and compliance in utility-scale solar projects across multiple states.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage client relationships, act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Lead regular client touchpoints and reporting sessions to communicate plant performance, ongoing activities, and compliance status.
Coordinate operational activities across cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of QE Solar’s O&M services.
Review operational reports (e.g., performance reports, testing and inspection results) and solicit input from key stakeholders to support strategic decision making and drive optimal plant performance.
Support compliance efforts, including familiarity with applicable NERC standards and GADS reporting, to ensure all operational and reporting obligations are met across QE Solar-managed assets.
Assist with financial processes including client quoting, procurement coordination, and invoicing activities to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial obligations.
Complete administrative tasks necessary to support internal coordination, documentation, and client deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in client or account management within the utility energy industry.
Experience in solar operations, NERC compliance, or energy services project management.
Familiarity with renewable energy systems, power generation operations, NERC compliance, and performance analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
Learning & Development Opportunities
Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Client ManagementOperational ReportingPerformance AnalysisProcurement CoordinationInvoicing Activities

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStrategic Decision Making