Engineering Project Manager
GameChange Solar (GCS), one of the largest US suppliers of solar racking and tracker systems, is seeking civil and mechanical engineering managers to join our project engineering team. We are looking for creative, intelligent, and driven professionals who want to make a positive impact on the planet. As an Engineering Project Manager, this individual will shepard the design of solar power plants from preliminary to final designs, assisting in the installation of GigaWatts worth of Solar Capacity around the world.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Draft construction documents (plans, assembly drawings, shop drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
- Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations including documentation peer reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion
- Maintain intimate familiarity with best design practices and new products used in industry through continuous review of manuals, improved design techniques, etc
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and regularly interface with clients on coordination calls
- Communicate with company staff, clients, and permitting officials
- Propose, design and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions.
- Manage team of up to 4 engineers
- Oversee projects in all stages of design from preliminary to construction level documents.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 4 year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
- Capability for navigating, interpreting and applying code requirements
- Commanding proficiency in AutoCAD
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
