Senior Project Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Engineering
Operations Manager
Description
Title:
S enior Project Engineering Manager
Department:
Engineering Center
Location:
Irvine, CA
Supervisor:
Director of Project Engineering
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent, Full
-Time
Work Status (Hybrid/In-Office):
Remote
S ENIOR PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility‑scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi‑billion‑dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high‑performance, superior‑quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim , Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
SUMMARYThe Senior Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading multiple project s and execution of all project engineering efforts within the EPC team , and is responsible for both the management and development of project engineers and senior project engineers . This position reports to the Director of Project Engineering or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate .
This position is located in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position may be expected to travel at least 30%. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead all stages of multiple project s and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase
- Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects
- Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation
- Directly Supervise Project Engineers and provide oversight to the designated projects
- Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the engineering group
- Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client
- Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process
- Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team
- Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards
- Assist with technical training for team members and development of new project engineers
- Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality
- Drive a safety culture that embraces both a "Responsibility to act" and "Show by Example" approach
- Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects
- Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS - project specific standards
- Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system
- Regular attendance, in…
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