Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Manager, High-Voltage & Commissioning

at Enlight Renewable Energy

🏢 About Enlight Renewable Energy

Enlight Renewable Energy is a global leader scaling solar, wind, and energy storage projects to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. Unlike traditional energy companies, Enlight focuses exclusively on renewables at utility scale, offering a mission-driven environment where your work directly contributes to decarbonization. Their remote-first structure provides flexibility while tackling complex, high-impact projects worldwide.

About This Role

This role owns end-to-end high-voltage (HV) and site-wide commissioning for utility-scale renewable projects, from planning through financial controls and stakeholder alignment. You'll be the linchpin ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and compliant with utility and regulatory requirements. Your work directly enables the energization and grid connection of solar, wind, or storage assets, making clean energy operational.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing HV commissioning schedules with contractors, validating change order pricing, and updating risk registers for emerging issues like equipment delays. You might join a virtual alignment call with a utility to discuss interconnection timelines, then work with Project Controls to refine cash flow forecasts before approving a pay application. The role balances deep financial oversight with hands-on stakeholder coordination to keep renewable projects on track for energization.

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🎯 Who Enlight Renewable Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on HV construction/commissioning PM experience, specifically with substations, transmission lines, or grid interconnection work.
  • Brings 2+ years executing utility-scale renewable projects (50MW+ solar/wind or large BESS) and understands unique challenges like intermittent resource alignment or lender requirements.
  • Demonstrates fluency in project controls: can discuss specific examples of using earned value (EVA), EAC forecasting, critical path analysis, and cash flow management on past HV projects.
  • Is adept at managing external stakeholders like utilities (ISOs/RTOs), AHJs, and lenders' engineers, with experience navigating interconnection agreements or permit approvals.

📝 Tips for Applying to Enlight Renewable Energy

1

Quantify HV project experience: specify voltage levels (e.g., 138kV, 345kV), project values, and your direct role in commissioning milestones like energization or performance testing.

2

Highlight renewable energy specifics: mention technologies (solar PV, wind turbines, BESS) you've worked with and how you managed intermittent resource challenges during commissioning.

3

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description: 'WBS,' 'risk register,' 'change order pricing,' 'pay application review,' and 'utility-scale.'

4

Show remote collaboration skills: describe how you've managed distributed teams, contractors, and stakeholders without on-site presence daily.

5

Research Enlight's portfolio: reference a specific project (e.g., their solar farms in Europe or U.S. developments) to show genuine interest in their work.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Open with your passion for renewable energy and alignment with Enlight's mission to scale sustainable projects globally.", 'Detail a specific HV commissioning project you managed, emphasizing how you handled schedule/budget controls and stakeholder coordination (utilities, AHJs).', 'Explain how your experience with utility-scale renewables (e.g., managing interconnection delays or lender requirements) prepares you for this role.', 'Mention your ability to thrive in a remote environment while managing complex, cross-functional teams and external partners.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Enlight's project portfolio: review their operational and pipeline projects (e.g., solar in Israel, wind in Europe) to understand their geographic and tech focus.
  • → Study their recent news: look for announcements about new developments, partnerships, or financing rounds to discuss industry trends.
  • → Understand the remote culture: check their LinkedIn or Glassdoor for insights into how they manage distributed teams in energy construction.
  • → Research key stakeholders: familiarize yourself with common utilities (e.g., PJM, CAISO) and AHJs relevant to their project regions.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a past HV commissioning project: how did you establish the WBS, baseline schedule, and manage critical path items?
2 Describe a time you had to update EAC/EVA forecasts due to a change order or risk event on a renewable project. How did you align with Finance?
3 How have you managed relationships with utilities or AHJs to secure timely approvals for energization or commissioning milestones?
4 What risk mitigation strategies have you implemented for HV construction (e.g., weather delays, equipment shortages, safety incidents)?
5 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple remote stakeholders (contractors, inspectors, lenders) on a tight commissioning schedule?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without highlighting HV/commissioning or renewable energy experience—this role requires niche expertise.
  • Failing to quantify achievements: avoid vague statements like 'managed projects' without metrics (budget, timeline, voltage levels).
  • Overlooking stakeholder management: not emphasizing experience with utilities, AHJs, or lenders, which is critical for commissioning success.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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