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SOLV Energy

Senior Engineering and Permitting Manager (Western Region)

SOLV Energy, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview Senior Engineering and Permitting Manager (Western Region) role at SOLV Energy. SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. The Senior Engineering and Permitting Manager (Western Region) is responsible for providing overall engineering management of all projects in the western region for all SOLV Energy projects. This role supports a hybrid work environment. While candidates may reside in locations such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, or Arizona, they must be able to work onsite in San Diego at least 50% of the time.

Job Description The Senior Engineering and Permitting Manager (Western Region) is responsible for providing overall engineering management of all projects in the western region for all SOLV Energy projects.

Responsibilities

Qualified to perform all essential Engineering & Permitting Manager job responsibilities

Train and Manage individual contributors (1-3) as needed to support projects in the West Region

Coordinate all deliverables within team to maintain a consistent output

Provide management of engineering consultants including :

Electrical Engineers

Structural Engineers

Civil Engineers

Geotechnical Engineers

Project Surveyors

Provide QA / QC of individual work products prepared by consultants as well as the entire integrated design

Develop and propose value engineering solutions to enhance fee and reduce risk

Manage constructability reviews with field teams to implement specific design preferences, lessons learned, and install means and methods

Coordinate, attend, and lead preconstruction site walks during the project design phase

Coordinate with product manufacturers to ensure that major equipment is in compliance with project / contract requirements and fully coordinated with all engineering disciplines

Know and understand all project design requirements (SOLV requirements, owner / contract requirements, and permit requirements)

Manage all engineering and permitting deliverables for all projects in the western region

Manage design consultant schedule and budget for all projects in the western region

Represent SOLV engineering and permitting team during owner meetings

Advocate on behalf of the Project / Owner

Ensure project team personnel (Project Manager + Field Teams) are aware of (and follow) all project specific engineering and permitting requirements

Ensure coordination between consultants

Review consultant proposals and scope of work documents

Identify and track engineering and permitting changes that would impact project budget or schedule

Manage development of energy production model (contract model) and ensure final design conforms to contract modeling assumptions as well as the final IFC drawings

Manage all owner / independent engineering comments and SOLV consultant comment responses

Know and understand all AHJ (Federal, State, and Local) requirements for assigned projects

Provide guidance to owners, contract team, design teams, and field teams of AHJ requirements

Develop EPC contract exhibits related to owner / contractor obtained permits

Provide due diligence review during RFP stage (review CUPs, ESAs, EIRs, wetland permits, etc.)

Develop close working relationships with AHJs

Develop close working relationships with SOLV Regional manager and superintendent of the western region

Manage overall permitting process

Attend meetings with AHJs as needed

Oversee coordination between design team (internal SOLV team and outside consultants) and AHJ

Oversee Permitting schedules for assigned projects

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum 10 years experience in Solar Engineering or Solar Management

Minimum 5 years experience in Solar in this region

Minimum 8 years experience in managing a team

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification; Professional Engineer (PE) license for a state in the region

Working knowledge of applicable building codes and requirements

Ability to read and understand civil / electrical / structural plans and geotechnical reports

Basic CAD knowledge, Civil 3D preferred

Be able to effectively manage individual projects and manage individual team members simultaneously

Effective organizational skills

Ability in problem-solving

Strong sense of urgency

50% travel required

Equal Opportunity and Benefits SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits and Compensation Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range : $126,837.00 - $168,693.00

Pay Rate Type : Salary

Job Details Job Number : J11457

Note If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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