Director of Electrical Engineering

$190,000 - $210,000 20% Bonus

Arlington, VA (5 Days per Week)

I have been engaged by a leading Independent Power Producer who is expected to reach quadruple their operational Solar & Storage projects by 2025. All of the assets in this current portfolio are at the utility scale between 60MW - 125MW.

The EPC department is looking to double in size this year, the are looking for a Director of Engineering who will oversee, coordinate, and manage civil and electrical design development and implementation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Long-range Planning: Collaborate with senior management to establish long-term operating and construction goals.
• Project Development: Lead the development of new solar sites from concept to production, coordinating with various teams.
• Market Analysis: Work with cross-functional teams to assess market potential for new projects.
• Project Oversight: Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
• Problem Solving: Address engineering challenges and coordinate solutions with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements and specifications.
• Team Management: Supervise engineering contractors and staff, recruit additional engineers as necessary.
• Coordination: Manage in-house electrical engineering team and coordinate with external consultants.
• Communication: Maintain professional communication with all relevant parties involved in projects.

Skills & Expertise:

• Experience: 5 to 7 years in engineering, preferably in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications, with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Financial Skills: Ability to analyze financial impacts of engineering requirements
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred

If you are interested in this position, please reply with an updated copy of your resume or email it to m.carter@pipermaddox.com.