Senior Engineering Manager

Renewyx is a utility-scale renewable energy developer seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Planning & Engineering to lead the integration of engineering and project development functions. The role involves overseeing project design, permitting strategy, and engineering execution while acting as a liaison between various teams to ensure alignment on technical risk and project objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior leadership support to executive management, including operational continuity and strategic decision-making
• Oversee internal civil, land development, and electrical engineering design efforts from concept through construction readiness
• Manage external vendor relationships for environmental studies, geotechnical investigations, and specialized technical analyses
• Review and approve design packages prepared by third-party engineering firms for utility-scale solar and BESS projects
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, risk assessment frameworks, and quality control protocols across all projects
• Serve as key liaison between engineering, development, and finance functions to ensure alignment on technical risk, cost, and constructability
• Lead early-stage site evaluations, constraints analyses, and preliminary layouts to guide project feasibility and site selection
• Develop and execute permitting strategies in coordination with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Oversee preparation of crossing agreements, legal descriptions, easements, and land development packages
• Review ALTA surveys, title commitments, and boundary documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with development and finance teams on cost modeling, construction planning, and risk mitigation strategies
• Track engineering budgets, schedules, and deliverable status across multiple concurrent projects
• Identify and mitigate risks to project scope, timeline, and budget
• Support executive decision-making through technical reviews, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers and planning professionals
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven culture grounded in technical excellence, accountability, and innovation

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
• Experience: 7+ years in renewable energy project development, site engineering, or related technical management roles
• Project Scale: Proven experience with utility-scale solar and/or energy storage projects
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage internal teams and external consultants in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Regulatory & Permitting Expertise: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills with GIS, CAD, and renewable energy design tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Helioscope)
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional organizational and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Direct experience working with EPC contractors, independent engineers, or owner's engineering firms
• Familiarity with planning and zoning commissions, environmental agencies (USACE, SHPO, USFWS), and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) processes
• Experience across multiple U.S. power markets and ISO/RTO regions