Manager of Electrical Engineering

Description

Title: Manager of Electrical Engineering
Department: Engineering
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: S enior Director of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status : Hybrid

MANAGER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

SUMMARY

The Manager of Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading the technical development, implementation, and engineering execution of various renewable projects within the EPC team (especially PV & BESS) and is responsible for both the management and development of electrical engineering team. This position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering , or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is based in Houston, TX and follows a hybrid work model in alignment with Qcells ' Office Mobilization Plan (OMP). Employees within commuting distance of the designated office are expected to adhere to assigned in-office schedules based on OMP guidelines. Employees outside of the designated office may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to business needs and appropriate approvals .

This position is expected to travel up to 25 % of the time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Lead electrical teams through stages of project design and engineering, including conceptual and Issued for Construction system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase
• In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completeness to design and deliver PV, BESS, and other renewable projects
• Report on the work force planning , project status and technical design challenges , and present it to the Vice President of Engineering
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical mentor, guiding and developing junior and mid-level electrical engineers.
• Lead team of Electrical Engineers promoting knowledge-sharing initiatives, setting best practices for utility-scale electrical project design
• Work closely with the team to defin ing company processes and metrics, and plan and allocate resources across existing programs to ensure strategic alignment and needed technical trainings
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality

Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring seamless coordination with civil, structural, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Work with procurement and supply chain teams to evaluate and select electrical components, transformers, and switchgear through standardizing components .
• Support EPC teams during design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and system validation phases.
• Troubleshoot complex project issues, providing solutions to overcome electrical challenges .

Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards

• Ensure all electrical designs adhere to National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IE EE , and regional safety regulations.
• Establish internal QA/QC processes to verify compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Manage grid integration strategies, ensuring compliance with FERC, NERC, IEEE 1547, UL 1741, and local utility interconnection requirements.

Electrical System Design & Optimization

• Direct the design and optimization efforts associated for electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and protection schemes for large-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Oversee e lectrical studies required for project design , including ; Ampacity, Arc Flash, Grounding, Loss Study, Lightning Protection, Load Flow and short circuit .
• Evaluate and Optimize the Balance of System (BOS) components, ensuring cost-effective, high-performance electrical designs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Electrical Engineering , or another related engineering science, with the working knowledge within several fields of engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering experience in the Solar / BESS industry
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience leading a team
• Extensive electrical technical experience on photovoltaic and energy storage projects
• Knowledge of PV/BESS/etc. plant design , value engineering and optimization
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and various Standard Industry Codes
• Willingness to travel, at least 25% of the time
• Ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Certifications:
  • PE License ( Preferred ).
  • IEEE Senior Membership, NETA, or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred).

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25 % as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department