Eden Capital Careers
Project Manager - Solar Studio (Land Development) Job at Eden Capital Careers in
Eden Capital Careers, San Diego, CA, US, 92189
Location: San Diego, CA 92122
Salary Range: $118,000 - $142,000 USD per year
About Our Client
Our client is an employee-owned civil engineering firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to sustainability. With strong roots in California and a growing focus on renewable energy projects, they provide innovative design and engineering solutions across a variety of land development and solar projects.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager - Solar Studio to join our client's San Diego team.
This role combines traditional land development management with renewable energy expertise. The Project Manager will oversee solar-related civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction, while also managing budgets, schedules, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities
Salary Range: $118,000 - $142,000 USD per year
About Our Client
Our client is an employee-owned civil engineering firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to sustainability. With strong roots in California and a growing focus on renewable energy projects, they provide innovative design and engineering solutions across a variety of land development and solar projects.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager - Solar Studio to join our client's San Diego team.
This role combines traditional land development management with renewable energy expertise. The Project Manager will oversee solar-related civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction, while also managing budgets, schedules, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver solar and land development projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals are met.
- Lead project teams through design, permitting, and construction support.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and public agencies.
- Prepare and manage project scopes, budgets, proposals, and change orders.
- Review design plans and calculations to ensure compliance with agency standards and project objectives.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Support business development through proposal writing and client relationship management.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 8-10 years of civil engineering experience, with at least 3 years managing solar or renewable energy projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience leading design teams for utility-scale or commercial solar developments, including grading, drainage, stormwater, and site layout.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Preferred Experience - Experience with energy developers, EPCs, or power-generation site projects.
- Familiarity with agency permitting for renewable energy developments in California.
- Passion for sustainable infrastructure and renewable technologies.
- Work Environment & Benefits
- Hybrid schedule available after 90 days.
- 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They participate in E-Verify and comply with applicable fair-chance hiring laws. - 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonuses.
- Half-day Fridays and flexible work options.
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, Life/AD&D/LTD, and FSA plans.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays - including a full company closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's.
- Support for professional development and continuing education.