Remote Commissioning Manager – US-Based – Lead High‑Impact Energy Projects

Join a fast‑growing renewable energy leader as a Remote Commissioning Manager, overseeing the start‑up and performance validation of utility‑scale solar and storage assets across the United States. Drive technical excellence, mentor field teams, and ensure every project meets rigorous safety, quality, and schedule standards from the comfort of your home office.

About the Role

As a Commissioning Manager at Apex Energy Solutions, you will own the end‑to‑end commissioning lifecycle for multi‑megawatt solar PV and battery storage projects. This fully remote position requires occasional travel to project sites (up to 20 % of the time) for critical milestones, while day‑to‑day coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication are handled virtually. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and OEM partners to deliver projects that exceed performance guarantees and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with IEC, IEEE, and NEC standards.
• Lead remote pre‑commissioning reviews, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site acceptance tests (SAT) via video conferencing and digital twin platforms.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and utility interconnection teams to resolve non‑conformances and optimize system performance.
• Manage commissioning documentation repositories, ensuring traceability, version control, and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and field technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Report project status, risk registers, and key performance indicators to senior leadership on a weekly cadence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of commissioning experience in utility‑scale solar PV, wind, or battery storage projects.
• Proven track record managing remote teams and digital commissioning tools (e.g., PI System, PowerBI, Procore).
• In‑depth knowledge of NEC Article 690/705, IEEE 1547, and UL 1741/9540 standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to obtain licensure in at least one U.S. state.

Preferred

• Experience with SCADA integration, performance modeling (PVsyst, SAM), and energy management systems.
• Certification as a Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or similar.
• Fluency in Spanish for coordination with Latin‑American supply chain partners.

Salary Range

$115,000 – $145,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience, certifications, and geographic cost‑of‑living adjustments. The package includes a performance‑based bonus up to 15 % of base salary.

What We Offer

• 100 % remote work with a generous home‑office stipend ($2,500 annually).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents.
• 401(k) with 5 % company match and immediate vesting.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays and a dedicated “Recharge Week” each year.
• Professional development budget ($3,000/year) for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Equity grant program for long‑term alignment with company growth.

Culture & Values

Apex Energy Solutions thrives on transparency, data‑driven decision making, and a relentless focus on safety. Our distributed team meets daily via asynchronous updates and weekly video stand‑ups, ensuring every voice is heard regardless of time zone. We celebrate diversity, encourage innovative problem‑solving, and invest heavily in the professional growth of each team member.

How to Succeed in This Role

• Leverage cloud‑based commissioning dashboards to provide real‑time visibility to stakeholders across the country.
• Proactively identify risk early in the construction phase and drive corrective actions before they impact schedule.
• Build strong relationships with OEM technical leads to accelerate issue resolution during SAT.
• Document lessons learned after each project and feed them into the company’s commissioning playbook.