Project Engineering Manager (Renewable Energy)

Location: Hybrid, 2–3 days in the office; USA-GA-Alpharetta, with other locations in Mountain View, Arlington, and Houston

Company

hirify.global delivers intelligent energy storage and optimization software and operational services for renewable energy and storage projects.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers; manage staffing, workload distribution, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Partner with Sales on customer requirements, technical scopes, preliminary designs, proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations.
• Oversee engineering from bidding through detailed design, execution, and commissioning support.
• Review drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation while coordinating with Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and other stakeholders.
• Manage technical risks, quality control, compliance, corrective actions, and engineering documentation.
• Support engineering strategy, resource planning, process improvement, standardization, and application of lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of engineering experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or a related industry, including 2–5 years leading engineering teams or overseeing large-scale engineering projects.
• Experience supporting projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, execution, and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience designing, installing, or commissioning renewable energy or energy storage systems.
• Experience with technical proposals, preliminary engineering designs, and cost estimates during bidding.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PVSyst, WindPro, ETAP, or comparable engineering design software.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ASME, NEC, and UL codes and standards.
• Understanding of grid integration, power electronics, inverter technologies, and energy efficiency principles.
• Strong project coordination, technical problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, resource management, and prioritization skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Battery Energy Storage Systems experience and related engineering or commissioning work.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, energy modeling, or engineering simulation software.
• Knowledge of Chilean market requirements, engineering codes, and regulatory standards.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent regional certification.
• Renewable energy certifications such as NABCEP Solar PV Professional, LEED Accreditation, or Certified Energy Manager.
• Grid-edge or BESS certifications or specialized training.
• Experience with engineering process improvements and technical standardization.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture emphasizes openness, active listening, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused environment centered on delivering value and adapting to customer needs.
• Mission-driven work focused on sustainable, energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy transformation.
• Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
• hirify.global does not sponsor work visas for this position.