The Project Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for supporting renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial bidding through engineering execution and commissioning. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgets. The Project Engineering Manager will partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Procurement, and Construction teams to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions while driving engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership and Team Development- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers to strengthen technical capabilities and overall team performance.
- Provide technical guidance, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Manage engineering resources, staffing needs, and workload distribution to support project priorities.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.
Sales and Bid Support- Partner with Sales to evaluate customer requirements, technical specifications, and project scope during the bidding phase.
- Support the development of preliminary engineering designs, technical proposals, and cost estimates.
- Participate in customer meetings to present technical solutions and address engineering-related questions.
- Optimize proposed designs to balance technical feasibility, cost competitiveness, and project requirements.
Project Engineering and Execution- Oversee the transition of engineering designs from bidding through detailed design, project execution, and commissioning support.
- Lead the development and review of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.
- Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
Quality, Risk, and Compliance- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards, including IEC, IEEE, ASME, NEC, and UL, as relevant.
- Identify technical and execution risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve engineering-related issues.
- Implement engineering quality control practices to reduce errors, rework, and project delays.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance and audit requirements.
- Support project safety requirements and coordinate corrective actions when needed.
Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement- Support the Senior Manager of Engineering & Execution in implementing engineering strategies, operational priorities, and business objectives.
- Provide updates on engineering progress, resource allocation, project risks, and team performance.
- Translate department objectives into actionable engineering plans and deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, workflows, and overall execution efficiency.
- Apply lessons learned and industry best practices to improve future project performance.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-7 years of engineering experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or a related industry.
- 2-5 years of experience leading engineering teams or overseeing large-scale engineering projects.
- Experience supporting engineering projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, execution, and commissioning.
- Hands-on experience with the design, installation, or commissioning of renewable energy or energy storage systems.
- Experience supporting technical proposals, preliminary engineering designs, and cost estimates during the bidding phase.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering design tools, such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, WindPro, ETAP, or comparable software.
- Knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEC, IEEE, ASME, NEC, and UL.
- Understanding of grid integration, power electronics, inverter technologies, and energy efficiency principles.
- Strong project coordination, technical problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage competing project priorities, engineering resources, and technical deliverables.
Additional Skills
The following qualifications and experience are advantageous but not required:
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and related engineering or commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Experience with energy modeling and engineering simulation software.
- Knowledge of Chilean market requirements, engineering codes, and regulatory standards.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent regional certification.
- Renewable energy certifications, including NABCEP Solar PV Professional, LEED Accreditation, or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
- Certifications or specialized training related to grid-edge technologies or Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Experience implementing engineering process improvements and technical standardization initiatives.
