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)
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