Chief Engineer, Solar & BESS EPC Leadership

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site work in Houston

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Houston, TX seeks SVP, Engineering to lead civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering for national EPC projects in solar and BESS. You will set engineering strategy, standards, and drive design excellence across the portfolio, coordinating with internal groups and external partners.

The role requires a PE license, 18+ years in engineering with 7+ in leadership, and hands-on management of large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 18+ years engineering experience with 7+ years in senior leadership
• Experience leading design and delivery for utility-scale PV/BESS >100 MWDC
• Ability to manage external EPCM firms and design subcontractors
• Familiarity with NEC/NESC/IEC/IEEE codes

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for Qcells USA's EPC business, aligning technical standards, design processes, and team capabilities with project portfolio goals
• Lead, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering organization encompassing civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning engineering disciplines across all active projects
• Own overall engineering quality, design accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget performance across the full project portfolio; establish and enforce engineering governance and quality assurance processes
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, design templates, specifications, and best practices for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
• Oversee the selection, contracting, and performance management of EPCM firms, design subcontractors, and specialty engineering consultants
• Partner with Project Management, Procurement, and Construction leadership to ensure engineering deliverables are integrated with project schedules
• Lead technical risk identification and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges
• Support business development activities including technical proposal development, client presentations, due diligence reviews, and design-build scope negotiations
• Interface with utility interconnection authorities, permitting agencies, and third-party engineers on regulatory compliance
• Oversee commissioning and startup engineering activities, ensuring safe, reliable energy production
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to align design with best practices
• Develop and manage the Engineering department budget
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous development
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Team development

Stakeholder management

HV electrical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Houston, TX seeks SVP, Engineering to lead civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering for national EPC projects in solar and BESS. You will set engineering strategy, standards, and drive design excellence across the portfolio, coordinating with internal groups and external partners.

The role requires a PE license, 18+ years in engineering with 7+ in leadership, and hands-on management of large-scale projects.