The Company

Our client is a national clean energy platform focused on expanding access to renewable power and driving the energy transition forward. By collaborating with commercial partners, local stakeholders, and peers across the industry, our client develops and manages distributed generation projects that reduce emissions and promote energy resilience. Backed by a team of seasoned professionals, they’re committed to helping clients meet their energy goals and build a cleaner, more inclusive energy future.

Role Overview

The Director of Engineering plays a key leadership role in mentoring and guiding engineering staff. This position supports technical execution across project design, system performance, and ongoing maintenance for a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets across the country. Success in this role requires both self-direction and strong collaboration skills, along with the creativity and drive to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving company scaling its operations nationwide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support junior engineering team members in day-to-day activities and technical execution
• Collaborate to align priorities across 100+ active projects spanning early-stage development through acquisition
• Ensure timely completion and clear communication of technical documentation to internal teams and external partners
• Oversee staffing needs including hiring, mentorship, performance management, and career development
• Guide the refinement of deliverables, systems, tools, and workflows to maintain accuracy and efficiency
• Provide oversight across all project phases—from origination and engineering through construction, operations, and maintenance
• Develop and share dashboards and analytics tracking workloads, project timelines, resource allocation, and system performance
• Maintain and enhance a centralized repository of design standards and workflows based on evolving business needs
• Monitor quality control from project inception through construction handover, including as-built documentation
• Stay ahead of technological trends, vetting innovations and presenting opportunities to department leadership
• Collaborate across departments to align service offerings and ensure cohesive execution
• Measure and analyze performance data for operational and acquired assets
• Define and source hardware/software solutions to ensure accurate data delivery and reporting
• Work alongside the AI team to advance predictive analytics, cloud-based tools, and machine learning applications
• Lead strategy around vendor selection, contract negotiations, and strategic supply chain partnerships
• Partner with procurement leadership to evaluate costs, performance benchmarks, and supplier effectiveness
• Manage the platform and tools used for performance tracking and system oversight
• Integrate real-world performance feedback into the design cycle to improve engineering outcomes
• Ensure energy production quality across all systems, benchmarking by location and project attributes
• Collaborate with asset management to streamline workflows, improve turnaround time, and boost quality assurance
• Partner with executive leadership on risk management plans and strategic growth initiatives
• Define and report on technical performance goals and department-level KPIs
• Deliver monthly and quarterly updates for review with senior leadership
• Offer feedback and insight to support executive and cross-departmental decision-making
• Align engineering initiatives with company-wide objectives and stakeholder priorities

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to advancing clean energy, with a strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; advanced credentials or certifications are a plus
• Extensive experience in progressively senior engineering roles, including team leadership
• Background working at a top-tier company in the renewable energy sector
• Proven track record in overseeing technical operations and driving innovation across projects
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional teams and high-volume project portfolios concurrently
• Skilled in coordinating schedules, setting priorities, and directing internal teams and external collaborators
• Authority over technical compliance and construction standards
• Deep familiarity with permitting processes, contractor negotiation, issue resolution, and risk oversight
• Demonstrated success in creating and scaling operational processes during periods of organizational change
• Experience rolling out and managing technical or quality management systems
• Comfortable collaborating and presenting at the executive level, both within the company and with external partners