Director of Engineering

Renewyx; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading firm in renewable energy is seeking a remote Director of Engineering to lead solar PV and BESS projects. Responsibilities include managing a team, reviewing engineering documentation, and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in solar project execution and proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive compensation, flexibility, and growth opportunities are offered in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience delivering DG or Utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and able to perform technical reviews of site plans, electrical one-lines, layout drawings, and interconnection diagrams.
• Deep understanding of PV system design principles, NEC code compliance, and permitting requirements.
• Ability to identify constructability issues and field-level design flaws during site walks or drawing reviews.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple project phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers working on solar PV and BESS projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Review site plans, engineering drawings, and AutoCAD files to identify errors or design gaps.
• Mentor a growing team while taking ownership of technical execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This range is provided by Renewyx. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Renewyx

We’re partnering with a fast-growing solar EPC that’s built a strong reputation in the Distributed Generation and Utility-scale solar markets. With a strong backlog of projects across the U.S. and a commitment to high-quality engineering and execution, they’re expanding their leadership team to keep pace with demand. Their company culture emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term career development.

They’re looking for a Director of Engineering to join their team remotely. In this role, you’ll lead a team of engineers working on solar PV and BESS projects from pre-construction through commissioning. You’ll be responsible for reviewing site plans, engineering drawings, and AutoCAD files to identify errors or design gaps. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation of solar project experience, a strong technical mindset, and the ability to work in both field and office settings.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of technical execution while mentoring a growing team. You’ll join a company that values flexibility, work-life balance, and professional growth. Competitive compensation and the ability to work remotely make this an ideal next step for experienced engineering leaders in the solar industry.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Minimum 6 years of experience delivering DG or Utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD and able to perform technical reviews of site plans, electrical one-lines, layout drawings, and interconnection diagrams
• Deep understanding of PV system design principles, NEC code compliance, and permitting requirements
• Ability to identify constructability issues and field-level design flaws during site walks or drawing reviews
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple project phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred

If this is an opportunity you have interest in, then please apply to avoid disappointment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

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