Chris Neitzel

About Chris Neitzel

Every year, solar and battery storage scale higher, reach further, and push us closer to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. I’m grateful to play a role in driving that mission forward.As Director of Energy Engineering, I collaborate closely with civil, electrical, and environmental experts to design and deliver utility-scale solar and storage plansets. Our team contracts, designs, and builds renewable energy projects nationwide.My focus is on collaboration, optimization, and execution — turning complex, large-scale projects into operational clean energy assets. From early site planning through engineering delivery, I help developers, utilities, and stakeholders bring projects to life.If you’re a solar or storage developer looking for an experienced partner who understands both the technical and the strategic sides of project development — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Energy Engineering

   Bowman Consulting

   Oct 2022 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   At Bowman, our Energy Engineering group supports utility-scale solar, battery storage (BESS), wind, data centers, and other large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects. Based in Richmond, the team focuses on civil and structural engineering while collaborating across disciplines to provide developers and EPCs with a streamlined, full-service solution.My work emphasizes two core areas: building partnerships and delivering integrated services. By developing relationships with new clients, subcontractors, and industry partners, we expand opportunities and strengthen Bowman’s position in the renewable market. At the same time, we simplify execution for developers by offering an all-in-one engineering approach that reduces reliance on multiple subcontractors.Key Focus Areas & Contributions• Responding to RFPs, developing proposals, and pricing engineering services to match client needs.• Coordinating with EPCs, developers, and subcontractors to establish lasting partnerships and repeat business.• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.• Providing streamlined engineering solutions across civil, structural, and electrical design for utility-scale solar and BESS, Wind, and Data Centers.• Supporting diversification into emerging renewable tech• Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency across project delivery.This collaborative approach connects business development with project execution, ensuring that Bowman’s renewable energy teams continue to grow while delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for clients nationwide.https://bowman.com/markets/renewable-energy/

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Science, Technology Architecture/ Environmental Design

  2007

• University of Michigan

  Masters, Architecture

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Solar Pv
• Residential Roofing
• Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Cad
• 3d Modeling
• Rhino
• Microsoft Office
• Autocad
• Drawing
• Sketchup
• Sustainable Design
• Project Management
• Architectural Design
• Submittals
• Design Research
• Team Leadership
• Indesign