Solar Engineering Director

Job Summary

The Engineering Director leads and oversees the engineering team responsible for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role ensures that engineering designs, planning, and project execution meet quality standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements while maintaining project budgets and schedules. The Engineering Director collaborates cross-functionally with business development, construction, and operations teams to drive projects from development through construction and commissioning in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business development, sales, preconstruction, and procurement teams to understand project pipelines, deadlines, and budgets while establishing effective engineering execution strategies.
• Lead the engineering team in executing project strategies and meeting critical deadlines across renewable energy projects.
• Oversee due diligence efforts and communication with authorities having jurisdiction to ensure development packages comply with applicable regulations during design and construction phases.
• Manage the development of stamped construction drawings for civil, electrical, and structural components of solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Communicate directly with EPC customers, vendors, and suppliers to review drawings, conduct product due diligence, and ensure compliance with customer design standards and approved vendor lists.
• Oversee coordination with utilities for project interconnection and commissioning.
• Work closely with construction and operations teams to support permitting processes, manage customer review cycles, and drive projects toward Notice to Proceed (NTP) while maintaining schedule targets.
• Provide construction administration and project closeout support to ensure quality deliverables for field teams and end users.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants when needed for engineering services such as capacity testing, surveying, and market diligence to support project workflows.
• Develop team training sessions, seminars, and learning opportunities to strengthen knowledge of national and regional solar installation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with engineering, sales, estimating, and construction teams to improve efficiency, profitability, and client experience.
• Lead and support an internal engineering team capable of completing and stamping full in-house design, ensuring efficient delivery of comprehensive project design sets for renewable energy systems.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership based on business needs.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven EPC environment.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, procurement, and construction operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to actively engage in problem-solving and hands-on collaboration with engineering teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead engineering initiatives in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
• Work on impactful solar and battery energy storage projects that contribute to sustainable energy solutions.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team in a dynamic EPC environment.
• Professional development opportunities through leadership, training, and industry innovation.
• Be part of an organization supported by strong internal partnerships, including collaboration with sister company PEC of CT and access to a dedicated prefabrication facility that enhances project efficiency and quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Job Summary

The Engineering Director leads and oversees the engineering team responsible for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role ensures that engineering designs, planning, and project execution meet quality standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements while maintaining project budgets and schedules. The Engineering Director collaborates cross-functionally with business development, construction, and operations teams to drive projects from development through construction and commissioning in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business development, sales, preconstruction, and procurement teams to understand project pipelines, deadlines, and budgets while establishing effective engineering execution strategies.
• Lead the engineering team in executing project strategies and meeting critical deadlines across renewable energy projects.
• Oversee due diligence efforts and communication with authorities having jurisdiction to ensure development packages comply with applicable regulations during design and construction phases.
• Manage the development of stamped construction drawings for civil, electrical, and structural components of solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Communicate directly with EPC customers, vendors, and suppliers to review drawings, conduct product due diligence, and ensure compliance with customer design standards and approved vendor lists.
• Oversee coordination with utilities for project interconnection and commissioning.
• Work closely with construction and operations teams to support permitting processes, manage customer review cycles, and drive projects toward Notice to Proceed (NTP) while maintaining schedule targets.
• Provide construction administration and project closeout support to ensure quality deliverables for field teams and end users.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants when needed for engineering services such as capacity testing, surveying, and market diligence to support project workflows.
• Develop team training sessions, seminars, and learning opportunities to strengthen knowledge of national and regional solar installation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with engineering, sales, estimating, and construction teams to improve efficiency, profitability, and client experience.
• Lead and support an internal engineering team capable of completing and stamping full in-house design, ensuring efficient delivery of comprehensive project design sets for renewable energy systems.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership based on business needs.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven EPC environment.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, procurement, and construction operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to actively engage in problem-solving and hands-on collaboration with engineering teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead engineering initiatives in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
• Work on impactful solar and battery energy storage projects that contribute to sustainable energy solutions.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team in a dynamic EPC environment.
• Professional development opportunities through leadership, training, and industry innovation.
• Be part of an organization supported by strong internal partnerships, including collaboration with sister company PEC of CT and access to a dedicated prefabrication facility that enhances project efficiency and quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you briefly describe your experience in renewable energy, specifically with PV and/or BESS projects?
• Describe your experience leading engineering teams.
• Have you worked closely with teams that include licensed Professional Engineers?
• Were you involved in collegiate athletics or other competitive environments? If so, how has that experience shaped your approach to work and leadership?
• This role requires a “player-coach” leadership style. Can you share an example where you led a team while also contributing hands-on to solving a technical challenge?

Experience:

• Solar construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• BESS: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, MA 02021 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canton, MA 02021

Salary : $175,000 - $210,000