Manager, Design Engineering

Does working for a fast paced, growing company that is making a difference in our environment excite you? Do you have a passion for making our environment better for this generation and the ones that follow? Let’s make a difference together. Join our team! 

SUMMARY

Nexamp is seeking a Manager, Design Engineering to perform engineering and project support tasks for commercial and utility scale photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems. 

Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for solar energy development, ownership, and operation. The Company's comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle - from project development, design and construction to financing and operations and maintenance. Nexamp's ability to provide integrated, best-in-class solutions makes solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Design Team’s efforts at a regional level 
• Manage a team of engineers within the design engineering department  
• Provide technical support to Nexamp development, engineering, procurement, construction, and O&M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases  
• Oversee, 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 
• Develop and manage relationships with a network of vendors and engineering consultants for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases    
• Perform value engineering to optimize project economic and technical profile  
• Support Director, Design Engineering in training and mentoring of engineering department personnel, development of design standards and SOPs, and development of design drawing libraries 
• Drive new product research and implementation  
• Determine innovative advancements to standard process 
• Support utility interconnection and permitting application processes  
• Perform site visits for project assessment and feasibility  
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.

Key qualifications as follows:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background
• 4+ years of solar design engineering experience  
• 1+ years of management experience 
• AutoCAD & PVSYST software proficiency  
• EIT strongly preferred 
• 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 

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 building 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.

PERKS & COMPENSATION

Not only will you get to work with a group of innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, 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, & vision insurance starting day one; Flexible Paid Time Off and Holiday PTO; Commuter Benefits, Cell Phone Reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment, headquartered in Boston, MA with a fun, collaborative, downtown office! We provide healthy snacks, coffee, yoga sessions, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more! 

NEXAMP VALUES AND MISSION

Building the future of energy so it is clean, simple and accessible.

Nexamp is building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow and reinventing the way people interact with the electricity that powers their lives. By deploying a distributed network of locally sourced clean energy, we seek to reduce the negative effects of climate change. Our team’s diverse experience drives innovation from the ground up and with a singular passion: to deliver an accessible and sustainable energy future for all.