Solar Practice Manager - REMOTE

Job title: Solar Practice Manager - REMOTE in USA at ICF International

Company: ICF International

Job description: Solar Practice ManagerLocation: Remote (Continental United States)Do you enjoy working in solar, energy storage and conventional power generation technologies? How about enabling project developers, financial institutions, and owners/investors to bring new projects online that support the future of energy around the globe? ICF’s Technical Advisory team is doing just that!Our work is focused on enabling the development of and investment in energy infrastructure. Working within the Technical Advisory team, your role as the Solar Practice Manager will include engaging with clients and solving challenges related to the development, design, construction, operation, and analysis of solar energy projects. You will be joining a motivated and dedicated team of industry experts with a rewarding team culture. As a member of the Technical Advisory team, you will be delivering high-value technical diligence support and offer solutions for mitigating technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. You will have an opportunity to work across energy technologies and engage with clients and industry stakeholders regarding the opportunities present in the evolving energy industry.Technical Advisory provides comprehensive energy industry advisory services supporting strategic investments, portfolio management, operational planning, market developments, policy analyses, regulatory support, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across several divisions within ICF, including our Power and Gas Market, Environment and Planning, and Grid Engineering and Analytics. Consultants at ICF integrate their industry experience with advanced consulting and analytical skills. As a Solar Practice Manager, you will utilize your experience to provide Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering advisory services.ICF is seeking a motivated experienced Solar Practice Manager with experience in solar photovoltaic and battery storage system performance modeling, construction, and operations. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-value technical diligence support and offering solutions to mitigate technical and commercial challenges encountered by our clients. As the Solar Practice Manager, you will lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams on utility-scale/commercial solar projects. You will coordinate project schedules, budgets, resources, and improve standards of practice to align with industry changes and improve efficiency and consistency. You will conduct subject matter expert reviews for PV solar projects. We seek a candidate who will help us grow ICF’s private sector, Independent Engineering and Owner’s Advisory business segment by building on our established team.The ideal candidate will have leadership responsibilities and will be people manager. Along with managing direct reports, you will also contribute as a team member in the execution of assignments, including report writing, data and industry research, analysis, and modeling. Your responsibilities will also include business development, thought leadership contributions, and improving standards of practice. Travel expectations for this role are up to 10% within the continental United States.If you are up for the challenge of managing multiple solar projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and engaging with clients and industry stakeholders, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our growing team in the field of Independent Engineering and Owners Advisory, with a focus on solar photovoltaic developments.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable discipline.5+ years of experience in PV solar technology and utility- scale/commercial solar project management.Experience as a people/team manager with direct reports.Experience as a project manager.Experience with solar resource & performance modeling, construction & operations, and due diligence & risk assessment process.Experience with project contracts including power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, supply contracts, balance of plant construction contracts, and/or operations and maintenance contracts.Experience in technical research and writing industry based technical papers (e.g. white papers).Must be able to travel up to 10% within the continental United States.Preferred Qualifications:Engineer in Training (EIT) designation or Professional En