Gestor de Engenharia de Projetos

Role Overview

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Energy Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in renewable energy, energy storage or a related industry
• 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

Additional Skills

• 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

*Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.*

*Work Authorization

To join our team, you'll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.*

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