Hybrid Director of Engineering

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About the role

  • Director of Engineering overseeing engineering function for growth-focused EPC microgrid company. Leading design efforts for distributed energy projects including solar PV and battery systems.

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
  • Develop engineering standards, templates, QA/QC protocols, and design best practices.
  • Establish scalable engineering workflows to support increasing project volume.
  • Provide technical oversight across all phases: development, pre-construction, IFC, and as-built.
  • Oversee design of solar PV, BESS, switchgear, interconnection, grounding, protection, and controls systems utilizing 3rd party consultants.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables including SLDs, site plans, equipment specs, and commissioning plans.
  • Coordinate with utilities and AHJs to ensure permitting and interconnection compliance.
  • Support value engineering efforts to optimize system performance and cost.
  • Partner with Project Management to manage schedule adherence and mitigate design-driven delays.
  • Collaborate with Procurement on equipment selection, vendor qualifications, and technical evaluations.
  • Support Construction during installation and commissioning phases, including field troubleshooting when needed.
  • Ensure projects comply with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local codes, and utility requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the project lifecycle.
  • Support contract reviews and technical scope alignment during negotiations.
  • Implement engineering KPIs tied to design cycle time, rework reduction, and cost efficiency.
  • Drive post-project lessons learned reviews and standard updates.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies in DER, storage, controls, and microgrid optimization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline considered with relevant experience).
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in renewable energy, power systems, or EPC environments.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong experience designing or overseeing solar + BESS or microgrid systems.
  • Deep understanding of NEC, utility interconnection processes, and power distribution systems.
  • Experience reviewing contracts and aligning technical scope with project budgets.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
  • Experience in EPC project execution for commercial and industrial energy systems.
  • Background in microgrid controls, SCADA integration, or DER optimization.
  • Experience working with financing partners and providing engineering support for bankability reviews.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering.
  • PMP certification.

Job title

Director of Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$150,000 - $165,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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