NuConsult Team
JEFF VENEGAS
OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
JEFF VENEGAS
OVERVIEW: Jeff Venegas is an experienced solar energy professional with over 15 years of experience in multiple states, managing and developing over 400MW of solar projects. He recently joined NuConsult as an owner’s representative, bringing his extensive expertise in project development, management, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) to the company.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Based in Panama City Beach, FL, Jeff has a strong background in various aspects of solar energy, including residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. His experience spans rooftop installations, parking structures, fixed-tilt systems, and single-axis tracking ground mounts. He has also worked on interconnection for Distributed Generation in eight states.
He is known for his strong analytical skills, results-driven approach, and passion for sustainable energy solutions.
Qualifications and Expertise:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Azusa Pacific University
- Site surveying
- Feasibility studies
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
Career Highlights:
- Project Development Manager/Project Manager at Eco Engineering (February 2021 - April 2024), where he managed complex solar projects, developed relationships with stakeholders, and oversaw construction processes.
- Project Manager/Project Developer at Nautilus Solar Energy (January 2020 - 2021), working as the owner's representative on multiple community and utility-scale solar projects in Maryland, totaling 24.5MW.
- Roles at MasTec Inc, Swinerton Renewable Energy, and Direct Energy Solar, where he honed his skills in project management, sales, and system design.