Engineering and Procurement Manager
NESCO is a small family-owned business. We hire individuals based on character, integrity, and work ethic. We are a closely knit team, and it is critical that everyone demonstrates exemplary teamwork. Furthermore, we take our role in responsible energy development seriously and know it needs to be done with a practical approach that balances all aspects of life including family, the environment, society, and individual freedoms.
Description:
The Engineering & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading engineering and design and executing long-lead/complex procurement for Solar PV projects ranging from 1-20MW DC with budgets of approximately $3-$20M. This role ensures engineering deliverables comply with contractual requirements, company standards and all applicable codes/standards, while also owning the sourcing, negotiation, expediting, and supplier performance for critical equipment and materials needed to meet project schedule, quality and cost commitments.
Main Responsibilities:
· Lead Engineering partners through all phases of design
· Manage Critical Procurement scopes for long-lead materials
· Manage Prebid Engineering and Procurement Duties
· Coordinate interdepartmental design reviews to comply with internal standards and Value Engineering
Other Responsibilities:
• Manage engineering changes, RFIs, and technical clarifications with disciplined scope control and documentation.
• Coordinate with third-party engineers of record (EOR), consultants, and utilities/AHJ to support permits, reviews, and technical approvals.
• Ensure engineering documentation is complete for turnover: commissioning packages, O&M documentation, and as-built closeout.
• Manage supplier performance: on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, document/submittal compliance, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the technical and procurement bridge between Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Quality, and Finance
• Support value engineering and cost optimization without compromising compliance, reliability, or contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Long-Lead Procurement Register (lead times, decision dates, submittals, logistics, delivery milestones).
• Partner with Director of Preconstruction & Director of Project Management to align engineering deliverables and procurement activities to the master schedule (engineering dates, procurement decision points, delivery windows).
· Review owner provided designs for accuracy during bidding phase
· Draft SLD’s and Site layouts for proposals
Requirements:
· Flexibility to travel to project locations and home office as needed
· Minimum 5 years of Solar Engineering and Design Experience
· Possess necessary communication skills to professionally interface with subcontractors and clients
· Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating EOR/consultants.
· Familiarity with interconnection-driven requirements (utility coordination, protection, metering, communications, PPC/SCADA).
· Experience with logistics for large equipment (transformers/switchgear), including packaging, inspections, and delivery readiness.
· Maintain a professional appearance at all times
· Skilled in MSOffice and versed in AutoCAD
· Strong understanding of National Electric Code
· NABCEP certification
Benefits:
· Competitive Pay
· Paid time off
· Paid Holiday’s
· Bonuses
· 401K with match
· Cell phone reimbursement
· Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
· Industry based education reimbursement
The anticipated application deadline is 5/8/26, however, the position will be posted until filled.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• Solar design: 5 years (Required)
• Solar engineering: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• NABCEP Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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