Engineering Manager

POSITION: Engineering Manager WHO WE ARE: Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storagedeveloper headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise indeveloping,originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storageprojects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platformas it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, please visit POSITION SUMMARY: The Engineering Manager will be responsible for identifying and contracting external engineering firms to support projects in the pre-construction and construction phases. Additionally, this role will collaborate with internal and external teams to create and manage engineering standards for projects ranging from 50 MWdc to 200+ MWdc with the goal of optimizing site design for construction and operational efficiency for our solar, battery storage, and hybrid projects. This is role reports to the SVP of EPC Management and is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina. RESPONSIBILITIES Identify and contract external engineering firms to support value engineering activities for Civil, Electrical, Structural, Substation, BESS and SCADA design functions for projects in Heelstone’s pipeline. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to optimize site layouts. Lead early engineering efforts to advance site design from the Development Stage to EPC contractor engagement. Coordinate engineering resources as needed to support Procurement for Owner-provided equipment. Review EPC contractor design packages before construction. Review Interconnection Agreements to assure project technical requirements are met. Ensure NERC compliance is incorporated in drawings and specifications. Manage outside engineers to support construction throughout the project lifecycle. Support Project Managers and Construction Managers with engineering resources as needed throughout the construction lifecycle. Support efforts of the Project Finance team and other related due diligence requests. Standardize Heelstone drawing and testing requirements. Standardize Heelstone technical specifications. Support Procurement to assist in standardizing equipment, including solar modules, racking, generator step-up transformers, high voltage breakers, inverters, and SCADA systems. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technology, and best practices to continually improve value engineering processes. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail. Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively. Experience with Wind construction is a plus. Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Strong organization and management skills. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering preferred, with a preference for a degree in Electrical Engineering and/or a PE license; however, other relevant backgrounds will be considered. 5 years of experience in design engineering, value engineering, or cost estimation within the renewable energy industry. Knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering practices for solar and battery storage projects. Proficient with project development software (Bluebeam, CAD, GIS, PVSyst, Google Earth Pro, Microsoft Project). Total Rewards Package Heelstone offers a family-friendly culture with a hybrid schedule of 2 days in the Durham office and 3 days working from home. Our attractive compensation package offers: Competitive Base Salary Generous Bonus Program 401(K) company match with immediate vesting Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available EAP Benefits Company paid Long and Short Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time 12 Paid Holidays In addition to the compensation package we also boast robust perks which include: Provided Setup of at-home Tech Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium Free access to our building’s state-of-the-art gym Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks Discount program for popular locations and services Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham A note to recruiters: The Heelstone team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place.