Moss & Associates

Company Overview

Moss is a national, privately held construction firm that provides innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, renewable energy EPC, and design-build. The company’s portfolio includes luxury high‑rise residential, mixed‑use developments, hospitality, K‑12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports.

Position Scope and Organizational Impact

Moss's Manager, Engineering will lead a regional team responsible for the design, development, and execution of utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The role requires deep expertise in renewable energy and solar/BESS EPC projects and broad exposure to all engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, SCADA, structural, and performance modeling. The Manager will influence every stage of project delivery, from engineering design and construction support to contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Manage and develop a team of Engineering Leads and Project Engineers supporting utility‑scale Solar PV and BESS projects, including resource planning, workload balancing, and performance reviews.
• Support the development and execution of team development plans, providing mentorship and training to enhance technical knowledge, leadership skills, and ownership.
• Ensure proper mentorship of junior engineers in technical guidelines, design optimization techniques, compliance processes, and Moss standards.
• Promote a culture driven by core values of honoring relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and contagious energy.
• Support the Senior Engineering Manager in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency, design standardization, and process automation.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, product innovations, and regulatory changes affecting solar and energy storage systems.
• Ensure proper collaboration with the engineering team, project management, procurement, and construction teams to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Facilitate project kick‑offs with clients, EORs, and AHJs as needed.
• Manage engineering inputs to procurement packages, RFIs, construction drawings, and as‑built documentation.
• Oversee the engineering aspects of utility‑scale solar projects from project award through to project closeout, ensuring adherence to critical milestones such as design reviews, procurement, and construction deadlines.
• Ensure EOR designs comply with the AHJ, codes and regulations, utility interconnection standards, and environmental regulations.
• Account for team adherence to quality assurance processes and engineering best practices.
• Support Field Operations to deliver engineering deliverables on time, within budget, and to high construction standards.
• Provide final review of EOR subcontracts and change orders, ensuring compliance with project requirements and budget.
• Assist the Senior Engineering Manager in updating project engineering timelines for new projects.
• Establish and maintain core relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for clients, utilities, independent engineers, and permitting agencies.
• Address project‑level escalations between EORs, Project Management, Owners, and AHJs promptly and effectively, providing solutions to technical challenges.
• Interface with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the engineering team in project meetings, client presentations, utility interconnection discussions, and permitting hearings.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in the utility‑scale solar EPC industry.
• Experience leading BESS EPC projects highly preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC codes, ASCE standards, and local regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, time‑management, coordination, problem‑solving, documentation, and data entry skills.

Job Title

Manager, Engineering

Job Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Classification

Full Time – Exempt – Salaried

Reports To

Senior Manager, Engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.