Director of Engineering

Job Description - Director of Engineering

Our client is a General Contractor specializing in underground electrical distribution, substations, and solar construction throughout the continental United States. They are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead and scale a multi-disciplinary engineering organization across their active project portfolio of utility‑scale PV, BESS, and Substation projects.

This role is accountable for the technical integrity of all engineering deliverables from concept through IFC, establishing standards and QA/QC processes, and aligning engineering with project schedules, procurement, and construction execution. The Director of Engineering serves as the senior technical authority across the portfolio, representing engineering with clients, lenders, investors, and internal leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and scale a multi-disciplinary engineering organization across active project portfolios
• Manage Engineering Managers and Leads, driving performance, accountability, and talent development
• Establish engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and consistent design practices
• Own technical integrity of all PV, BESS, and Substation engineering from concept through IFC
• Review and approve all major electrical, civil, structural, and HV design deliverables
• Drive value engineering, change control, and full compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEC, and AHJs
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedules, procurement, and construction execution
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, constructability reviews, and field engineering support
• Support commissioning, startup, and closeout including as‑builts and O&M documentation
• Define technical specifications and support procurement for major equipment and materials
• Lead or support technical bid evaluations and vendor qualification
• Manage engineering interfaces with EPCs, vendors, and third‑party engineers
• Champion a safety‑first engineering culture embedded in all designs
• Oversee engineering QA/QC, peer reviews, and inspection processes
• Manage permitting and coordination with AHJs and utilities
• Support early‑stage development, feasibility, and conceptual engineering
• Provide engineering input to estimating, budgets, and technical assumptions
• Represent engineering with clients, lenders, investors, and internal leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. PE license strongly preferred
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 10 years in EPC or construction delivery roles in the renewable energy sector
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams of 15+ engineers across concurrent projects
• In-depth knowledge of utility‑scale PV systems including DC collection, inverter station design, MV/HV electrical systems, and SCADA/DAS
• Hands‑on experience with electrical design tools (PVsyst, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ETAP, SKM, or equivalent) and civil/structural coordination
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, and utility interconnection processes (CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, etc.)
• Proven track record managing engineering deliverables to schedule in fast‑paced, multi‑project EPC environments
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required (up to 20%-25%)

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off / accrued vacation

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.