Director, Advisory Services

Lime Rock New Energy; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GroundWork Renewables is seeking an experienced Director of Advisory Services to lead technical due diligence and advisory services for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will work closely with the Advisory Team, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver high‑quality, finance-ready insights.

You will mentor others, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and help steer strategic decisions while maintaining strong client partnerships and ensuring project success across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in the energy industry with 5+ years leading technical teams.
• Experience delivering owner’s or independent engineering services.
• Technical knowledge across solar and storage technologies and project development lifecycle.
• Willingness to travel ~10–25% to client sites and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive technical due diligence efforts from initiation to project completion.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a strategic partner through financing processes.
• Guide multidisciplinary internal teams with clear direction and oversight.
• Develop high‑quality, defensible, finance‑ready deliverables on schedule.
• Provide market insight to anticipate industry shifts and guide strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic & analytical

Collaboration & communication

Customer focus

Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant field

Master’s degree and/or PE licensure (plus)

Job description

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Reports to: VP of Advisory ServicesPreferred location: RemoteClassification: Full-time, Exempt Company Overview GroundWork Renewables is the solar industry’s trusted full-stack performance partner. A Certified B Corporation and ISO-accredited testing provider, we deliver precise MET data and PV module insights—helping developers, EPCs, and asset owners reduce risk, improve forecasting, and maximize value throughout the project lifecycle. Our services have enabled 1,000+ solar measurement campaigns, helping project developers secure billions in financing by reducing uncertainty with trusted resource data. Backed by a recent strategic investment that positions us for accelerated growth, GroundWork is expanding its U.S. operations. Position Summary We’re hiring an experienced Director of Advisory Services to lead technical due diligence and advisory services for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You’ll collaborate closely with other members of the Advisory Team, along with Sales, Marketing, and Operations. Key Responsibilities Lead comprehensive technical due diligence efforts: from initiation to project completion, provide technical insights, and direct construction and completion monitoring for energy assets. Build and maintain client relationships: operate with clients as a key strategic partner and advisor, providing clear insights and support through financing processes. Ensure client satisfaction and long-term partnership growth. Guide internal teams: provide oversight for multidisciplinary teams (advisory, sales, engineering, and others) with clear direction and oversight. Offer your experience to train and mentor others, while continuing to engage in new learning opportunities. Develop high-quality deliverables: consistently defensible, finance-ready work products while meeting required schedules and budgets. Market insight: Anticipate and assess industry shifts and emerging technologies to support organizational competitiveness, while guiding strategic decision making. Technical proficiency: deep understanding of solar and energy storage power plants and equipment, project development lifecycle, financing requirements and expectations, and relevant project counterparties. Experience with other technologies is a plus. Qualifications & Experience Leadership: 8-12 years in the energy industry, including 5+ years leading technical teams performing owner’s and/or independent engineering services. Renewables, energy, industrial data, or instrumentation experience preferred. Experience managing and leading technical SMEs is preferred. Strategic & analytical: Proven ability to support financing and tax equity investment decisions through informed communications and technical knowledge. Technical: Experience with all facets of project development, solar and storage technologies, and broad technical knowledge of contractual arrangements (offtake, interconnection, EPC contracts, O&M contracts, and financial models). Subject matter expertise in a particular focus area is advantageous. Greater consideration will be given to applicants that have experience performing technical due diligence for energy storage systems or individuals who have mechanical and structural engineering expertise. Collaboration & communication: Track record operating cross-functionally with multiple internal teams, external clients, and individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Customer focus: Clear experience navigating complex client relationships; comfortable engaging directly on strategic opportunities. Mindset: High ownership, organized, and biased to execution. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant field. Relevant master’s degree and/or PE licensure is a plus. Travel Requirements: As needed, ~10-25% to client sites and industry events. GroundWork is a Certified B Corporation and proud equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, equitable, and just team makes our work better, and our field a better place to be. We are committed to building a workplace where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported. We hire, promote, and develop people based on their skills, experience, and potential. We do not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a fair chance employer. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and we’re actively developing the programs to get us there. This work is ongoing. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, just let us know.