Senior Manager Deputy Civil Solar Planning & Engineering

The Senior Manager will oversee the engineering strategy design optimization and permitting pathways for ibVs large-scale renewable projects. You will play a critical role in shaping the companys project pipeline from feasibility through construction readiness ensuring consistency accuracy and innovation in all technical deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as Deputy to the Executive Director of Planning & Engineering providing leadership continuity operational support and decision-making authority in their absence.
• Assist the Executive Director of the P&E Division in leading technical and strategic activities ensuring alignment of engineering strategy with corporate and project development goals.
• Serve as a liaison between Planning & Engineering Project Development and Corporate Finance to integrate site design permitting and interconnection requirements into project business cases.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards risk assessment frameworks and quality control protocols across all projects.

Project Development & Execution

• Oversee early-stage site evaluations constraints analyses and conceptual layouts to inform project viability and site control decisions.
• Direct permitting strategy and coordination with local state and federal agencies (USACE SHPO USFWS and AHJs).
• Manage consultant teams developing civil electrical and environmental studies; ensure deliverables meet ibV and regulatory standards.
• Advise Project Development and Corporate Finance on cost constructability and technical risk factors affecting project economics.

Governance & Oversight

• Track engineering budgets schedules and progress across multiple concurrent projects; identify and mitigate risks to scope and timeline.
• Oversee technical reviews and provide recommendations for executive decision-making and investment committees.
• Oversee the development of internal reporting dashboards and process documentation to enhance visibility and accountability.

Team & Culture Development

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and planners to build organizational capability and technical excellence.
• Foster a collaborative solutions-driven team culture grounded in innovation quality and accountability.
• Support workforce planning recruitment and training initiatives within the Planning & Engineering Division.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Environmental Electrical or related Engineering field (P.E. license or PMP certification preferred).
• 8 years of experience in renewable energy site development or related engineering management roles.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and external consultants in fast-paced multi-project environments.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advanced proficiency with GIS CAD and project management software; familiarity with PVSyst and other performance tools a plus.
• Exceptional organizational communication and leadership skills with an ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights.

Additional Information :

Why ibV Energy Partners

Our culture is highly collegial meritocratic and strongly entrepreneurial. You will be working on some of the largest and most cutting-edge projects helping to break open new markets and making high-profile decisions. We have a very flat organization where all ideas are welcomed and the executive ranks work side-by-side with all staff. There is no red tape at ibV Energy Partners only solid development work backed by some of the most creative minds in the industry.

Benefits

We offer flexible health 401k PTO and other benefits such as flex work training and fun corporate retreats! If you are interested please send your resume highlighting your knowledge and experience in the key areas noted above.

At ib vogt we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer we provide employment opportunities without regard to age ethnicity religion or belief gender identity sex sexual orientation disability pregnancy or maternity marriage and civil partnership or any other protected status.

 We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know - we will do our best to support you.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time