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Clearway Energy

Develops and operates utility-scale solar, wind

Manager – Operations Solar and BESS Engineering

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Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience related to renewable energy, energy storage, power distribution, power systems, plant operations, equipment reliability, or a related industry is required.
  • Prior experience leading engineers, managing technical programs, or coordinating cross-functional technical workstreams is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems and convert lessons learned into practical standards and fleet procedures is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Solar PV and BESS operation, maintenance, controls, performance, and reliability requirements is required.
  • Experienced understanding of electrical power generation, plant operations, maintenance practices, inverter systems, BESS controls, and hybrid ESS + PV configurations is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, test reports, control diagrams, communication drawings, and plant layouts is required.
  • Knowledge of real and reactive power support and load flow analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable technical standards, including UL1703, UL1741, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and NFPA 855, is required.
  • Ability to function as both a technical leader and a member of a cross-functional team is required.
  • Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors, and external contractors is required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, prioritize effectively, and drive closure on technical issues with appropriate urgency and documentation discipline is required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours at times to support fleet events or urgent operational issues may be required.
  • Ability to travel up to 40% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Operations Engineering support for Solar PV and BESS throughout the operating fleet.
  • Direct reliability improvements, corrective action development, and root cause analysis for Solar and BESS systems.
  • Oversee capacity, round-trip efficiency, and other systems testing to ensure plants meet offtake requirements.
  • Recommend, prioritize, and drive solutions that maximize equipment reliability, availability, production, safety, and lifecycle value.
  • Provide technical leadership for solar modules, inverters, trackers, BESS controls, and battery energy management systems.
  • Partner with O&M, Asset Management, Performance Analytics, the Real-time Performance Monitoring Center, NERC/Compliance, Construction, Procurement, Warranty, Insurance, and external vendors to resolve issues and implement fleetwide lessons learned.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve internal Solar/BESS technical specifications, operational procedures, testing and operational-readiness checklists, lessons learned, and engineering knowledge databases.
  • Establish consistent practices for solar module performance analysis, inverter issue resolution, BESS capacity test support, battery augmentation planning, equipment obsolescence reviews, and repowering evaluations.
  • Review drawings, single-line diagrams, site layouts, technical manuals, test reports, and vendor documentation to support safe and effective operations.
  • Support training programs for site personnel and internal stakeholders by translating technical findings into practical inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating guidance.
  • Support new project construction and acquisition integration by identifying technical risks and gaps and ensuring preparedness for turnover to operations.
  • Provide technical support for warranties, insurance claims, vendor performance discussions, equipment replacements, product issues, and corrective action plans.
  • Manage technical workstreams, cross-functional action plans, consultant scopes, and vendor deliverables related to Solar and BESS reliability, performance, and lifecycle management.
  • Assess equipment obsolescence, repowering, augmentation, retrofit, and performance-improvement opportunities for existing solar and storage plants.
  • Manage, coach, and develop Solar/BESS engineering staff and technical contributors, including goal setting, prioritization, work planning, technical review, and professional development.
  • Balance urgent fleet support with longer-term reliability, standards, documentation, and improvement initiatives.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, disciplined technical decision-making, clear communication, and practical engineering solutions that support operational excellence.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree or professional engineering credentials are preferred.
  • Working familiarity with ETAP, PSCAD, LabVIEW, or similar software tools is a bonus.

About the Company

Clearway Energy

Develops and operates utility-scale solar, wind

Clearway Energy Group develops and operates renewable energy projects across the United States, including utility-scale solar and wind farms and community solar programs. It owns, develops, and runs solar and wind facilities, selling the electricity they generate to utilities and other large energy customers through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This provides steady revenue and helps customers transition to clean energy. The company also has a controlling interest in Clearway Energy, Inc., acting as a sponsor that develops projects and provides administrative support. Compared with many competitors, Clearway Energy Group emphasizes owning and operating a large portfolio of projects (over 350) and carefully selecting EPC partners to ensure safety and performance. Its goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while advancing the energy transition for utilities, corporations, and communities.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2018

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