Director of Engineering - Solar Distributed Generation

The Director of Engineering leads and oversees all engineering activities for our Distributed Generations, Client Solutions platform within North America.

The Director of Engineering leads and oversees all engineering activities, ensuring the successful design, development, and implementation of solar and storage distributed generation projects.

• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
• Stay in tune with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Effectively manage & coordinate multiple providers of Engineering Services.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team and other departments.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with internal stakeholders (Origination, Development, Construction and Asset Management).
• Manage the accurate and timely execution of system designs, technical reviews and risk assessments.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in engineering operations.
• Oversee the design of solar distributed generation projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide technical support during client meetings and presentations.
• Ensure projects meet all the company’s quality and safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Travel may be 0%-10%

This position will have 4-8 direct reports

This role requires a problem-solving mentality with extensive experience in the solar industry, excellent coordination skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles.

• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex technical problems.
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy industry, with at least 5 years in the solar industry.
• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Strong knowledge of solar PV system design, energy storage solutions, and grid integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.

Hybrid Model (3 days in the office)

• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;