Project Engineering Manager

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

As a Project Engineering Manager at Fluence, you will lead and develop a team of engineers supporting renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial bidding through engineering execution and commissioning. You will provide technical leadership and project oversight to ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgets. You will partner with Sales, Project Management, Procurement, and Construction to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions while strengthening engineering capabilities, improving processes, and supporting team development. Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Its solutions and operational services support a more resilient grid and renewable portfolios, with implementations across nearly 50 markets. The company describes its culture through the pillars Unleash Voices, Customer Fluent, Infinite Impact, and All In. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position. Fluence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or a related industry.
At least 2 years of experience leading engineering teams or overseeing large-scale engineering projects.
Experience supporting projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, execution, and commissioning.
Hands-on experience with the design, installation, or commissioning of renewable energy or energy storage systems.
Experience supporting technical proposals, preliminary engineering designs, and cost estimates during bidding.
Proficiency with relevant engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, PVSyst, WindPro, ETAP, or comparable software.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and UL, along with the National Electrical Code.
Understanding of grid integration, power electronics, inverter technologies, and energy efficiency principles.
Strong project coordination, technical problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing project priorities, engineering resources, and technical deliverables.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with battery energy storage systems and related engineering or commissioning activities.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Experience with energy modeling and engineering simulation software.
Knowledge of Chilean market requirements, engineering codes, and regulatory standards.
Professional Engineer license or equivalent regional certification.
Renewable energy credentials such as North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners photovoltaic certification, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation, or Certified Energy Manager certification.
Certifications or specialized training in grid-edge technologies or battery energy storage systems.
Experience implementing engineering process improvements and technical standardization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop engineers through technical guidance, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Manage engineering resources, staffing needs, and workload distribution to support project priorities.
Promote collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.
Partner with Sales to evaluate customer requirements, technical specifications, and project scope during bidding.
Support preliminary engineering designs, technical proposals, and cost estimates.
Participate in customer meetings to present technical solutions and address engineering questions.
Optimize proposed designs to balance technical feasibility, cost competitiveness, and project requirements.
Oversee the transition from preliminary engineering through detailed design, project execution, and commissioning support.
Lead the development and review of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and support project delivery.
Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
Identify technical and execution risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve engineering issues.
Implement engineering quality control practices to reduce errors, rework, and project delays.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance, audit, and project safety requirements.
Support the Senior Manager of Engineering and Execution in implementing engineering strategies, operational priorities, and business objectives.
Report engineering progress, resource allocation, project risks, and team performance.
Translate department objectives into actionable engineering plans and deliverables.
Improve engineering processes, tools, and workflows by applying lessons learned and industry best practices.