Director Engineering
SunEnergy1LLC
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Position Summary
SunEnergy1 is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead all engineering activities supporting the development, design, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and related energy infrastructure projects. This role will oversee internal engineering resources and external consultants, ensuring projects are designed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements.
The Director of Engineering will serve as the technical authority for the organization and collaborate closely with Development, EPC, Operations, Procurement, and Executive Leadership teams to successfully execute projects from initial feasibility through commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage all engineering functions for solar, BESS, and energy infrastructure projects.
- Oversee project design development, engineering reviews, value engineering, and technical due diligence.
- Manage relationships with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
- Establish engineering standards, design criteria, specifications, and quality control processes.
- Review and approve civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and interconnection designs.
- Support project development activities including site feasibility, utility coordination, and permitting.
- Provide technical leadership during procurement and equipment selection processes.
- Coordinate engineering deliverables to support project schedules and construction milestones.
- Identify design risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support construction teams with technical issue resolution, RFIs, design modifications, and commissioning activities.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve project performance and reduce costs.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related discipline); Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems, substations, transmission, or related energy infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, interconnection requirements, utility standards, and renewable energy project development.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
- Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, IBC, and applicable industry standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Strong financial, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Utility-scale solar projects exceeding 50 MW.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Substation and interconnection engineering.
- EPC contractor coordination and construction support.
- Experience with PJM, MISO, ERCOT, Duke Energy, Dominion, or other major utility interconnection processes.
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