Location: Chicago, IL
About Us
Charlie Mike has partnered with a national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country. As part of a larger portfolio of energy efficiency companies, we leverage our network to offer unique business opportunities for clients and employees. Our client is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Chicago, IL, experiencing rapid growth in the renewable energy industry.
Our client offers a fun, dynamic work environment. The enthusiasm and passion for making a difference in the renewable energy industry are clearly evident in the work of our employees. Come join our growing team!
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering activities for the technical support, design, and development of commercial solar and energy storage systems.
- Hire, supervise, support, and develop the engineering team.
- Assist the engineering project management team as needed, understanding all aspects of their responsibilities.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Assess current SOPs and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on schedule, and within budget.
- Negotiate contracts with outside vendors.
- Manage relationships and expectations with engineering consultants and equipment vendors.
- Review engineering work for accuracy and compliance with engineering principles.
- Review RFPs and contract documents.
- Act as liaison with Project Management regarding engineering progress, quality, scope issues, and interface with customers on technical questions/concerns.
- Research latest technologies and best practices.
Education & Experience
- Degree in engineering, electrical preferred.
- 7+ years of engineering experience.
- 2+ years of PV design engineering experience.
- 2+ years of engineering management experience.
- Battery/Storage experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Project and time management skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships.
- Proficiency in solar system design tools (Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVsyst).
- NABCEP Design Specialist Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of Electric (NEC) and Fire codes.
- Experience in preparing electrical engineering design packages.
If you believe your background and experience are a great fit for this role, please apply directly or send your resume to .
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