Application Guide
How to Apply for Special Projects Manager
at New Energy Equity (NEE)
🏢 About New Energy Equity (NEE)
New Energy Equity (NEE) is a specialized solar project developer and financier that has successfully installed over 330MW of clean energy since 2013. What makes NEE unique is their integrated approach to solar development - they handle everything from financing to project execution, allowing them to deliver turnkey solutions. Someone might want to work here because they offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of the energy storage revolution while working with a company that has a proven track record of bringing projects from concept to completion.
About This Role
As Special Projects Manager at NEE, you'll lead the planning, development, and execution of Energy Storage System (ESS) projects, driving revenue growth through identifying new opportunities. This role is impactful because you'll be expanding NEE's footprint in the rapidly growing solar-plus-storage market while managing field teams and ensuring profitable project margins. You'll be directly responsible for taking ESS projects from opportunity identification through successful commissioning.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing project dashboards and budgets for active ESS projects, then conducting a virtual check-in with field teams to provide technical direction on ongoing commissioning work. You'd spend time researching new storage project opportunities, analyzing market data, and preparing proposals for potential clients. The afternoon could involve coordinating with engineering teams on system designs, reviewing safety protocols for upcoming MV/HV work, and updating project stakeholders on progress and profitability metrics.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who New Energy Equity (NEE) Is Looking For
- Has 4-6 years of hands-on solar PV experience with specific Solar O&M or installation background, not just theoretical knowledge
- Possesses demonstrated expertise in medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) AC/DC systems with practical experience in safe work practices, troubleshooting, and system commissioning
- Has direct, recent experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) technologies including PCS, battery modules, EMS/BMS platforms, and firmware updates
- Can demonstrate successful project management experience in solar or energy storage with proven ability to develop budgets, track expenditures, and maintain healthy margins
📝 Tips for Applying to New Energy Equity (NEE)
Quantify your solar PV experience - specify exact MW of projects you've worked on, types of systems (residential, commercial, utility-scale), and your specific role in O&M or installation
Highlight your BESS technology experience by naming specific platforms you've worked with (Tesla Powerwall, LG Chem, Fluence, etc.) and describe your hands-on experience with commissioning and firmware updates
Demonstrate your medium-voltage and high-voltage expertise by mentioning specific voltage ranges you've worked with (e.g., 480V-34.5kV) and safety certifications you hold
Include examples of how you've identified and sourced special project opportunities in previous roles, with metrics showing revenue growth or market expansion
Show your remote management capabilities by describing how you've successfully managed field teams from a distance, including how you provide technical direction without being on-site daily
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your specific experience with BESS technologies - name the systems you've worked with and describe your commissioning experience", "How you've successfully managed solar or energy storage projects remotely, including team management and technical oversight", "Examples of how you've identified and developed special project opportunities that drove revenue growth", 'Your approach to maintaining project profitability while ensuring safety and quality standards in MV/HV systems']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review NEE's project portfolio on their website - note specific solar projects they've developed and look for any existing storage projects
- → Research the company's financing models and partnerships to understand how they structure deals
- → Look into the regulatory environment for energy storage in key US markets where NEE operates
- → Study the competitive landscape - understand how NEE differentiates itself from other solar developers in the storage space
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only theoretical knowledge of solar/BESS without hands-on installation, O&M, or commissioning experience
- Failing to demonstrate specific MV/HV system experience - this is a safety-critical requirement for the role
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't address NEE's specific focus on project development and financing (not just installation)
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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