Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Manager, Project Engineering to join our Project Engineering team. You will perform engineering and project support tasks for commercial, DG, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems. The Project Engineering team is at the center of the design and engineering activities for Nexamp projects, ensuring that the work of the different disciplines are tightly coordinated, and driving system-level optimization of project economics.

We are accepting candidates across our offices of Boston, Chicago, or Washington DC where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Director, Project Engineering. 

What you’ll do: 

• Responsible for Project Engineering Team success in designated region of the United States.
• Lead a team of engineers to deliver optimized design and engineering packages to meet the requirements of project schedules. Make decisions on portfolio-level tradeoffs to minimize LCOE and achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate with peer Engineering Managers to allocate engineering resources and maintain business continuity.  Optimize workflows between the Project Engineering team and the Design team.
• Work with Nexamp Development team to refine development engineering processes. Refine processes to minimize project risk at NTP.
• Work with Nexamp Deployment (Construction) team from NTP to Substantial Completion to maximize project margin through process innovation.
• Review and approve drawings sets and energy models for development, permitting, construction, and record design phases for solar power plants utilizing AutoCAD, PVCase, Helioscope, and PVSYST software.
• Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code-compliance (NEC, IBC, and other applicable codes)
• Perform value engineering to optimize project economic and technical profile
• Support training and mentoring of engineering department personnel, development of engineering standards and SOPs, and development of cross-departmental workflows
• Maintain relationships with engineering consultants, product testing labs, equipment vendors, and engineering code enforcement officers relevant to your regional coverage.
• Represent Nexamp Engineering in engagements with external parties such as land/building owners on BTM projects.
• Determine innovative advancements to standard process. Anticipate the impact of product and process innovation on existing workflows.
• Perform site visits for project assessment and feasibility 
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience working on a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, preferably renewable energy generation.
• 2+ years of PV design engineering experience preferred
• 1+ years of engineering management experience preferred
• Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background; concentration in power engineering or structural engineering preferred
• AutoCAD software proficiency
• PVSYST software proficiency preferred
• EIT required
• PVCase software proficiency preferred
• Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other standards relevant to the industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles
• Strong knowledge of medium voltage distribution and protection system principles
• Ability to manage a small team as well as work independently
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• NABCEP Solar certification required
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. 
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because: 

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Compensation:

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $130,000 - $150,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.