Director, Advisory Services

GroundWork Renewables; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GroundWork Renewables is seeking an experienced Director of Advisory Services to lead technical due diligence and advisory work for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will coordinate with advisory, sales, marketing, and operations while driving high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

The role requires 8–12 years in energy, 5+ years leading technical teams, and a bachelor’s in engineering, with master’s or PE a plus. Travel (~10–25%) to client sites and events is expected.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in the energy industry
• 5+ years leading technical teams (owner’s/independent engineering)
• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field; master’s and/or PE a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence from initiation to completion for energy assets
• Build and maintain client relationships as a strategic partner
• Guide multidisciplinary internal teams with clear direction and mentorship
• Develop defensible, finance-ready deliverables meeting schedules and budgets
• Provide market insight and guide strategic decision making
• Demonstrate deep understanding of solar and storage technologies and project lifecycles

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

PE licensure a plus

Job description

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.

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