Director of Engineering & Preconstruction - Renewables

McKinstry Co; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 165,800 - 252,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical benefits

Learning opportunities via McKinstry University

Job summary

McKinstry Co is seeking a Director of Engineering and Preconstruction to lead their Distributed Energy Resources division. This role is crucial in managing engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring effective and profitable project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of management experience in renewable energy, expertise in PV and energy storage principles, and a commitment to building a sustainable future. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of management experience leading engineering teams in renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge in PV, battery energy storage, and EV infrastructure project engineering.
• Intermediate knowledge of pre-construction and costing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and pre-construction managers through project lifecycle.
• Oversee risk management for project development.
• Collaborate with business development on pursuit strategy.

Skills

Management experience leading engineering teams

Proficient in PV and energy storage engineering tools

Knowledge of project costing models

Strong knowledge of customer contracts

Knowledge of utility interconnection processes

Education

Four-year college degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

McKinstry Co is seeking a Director of Engineering and Preconstruction to lead their Distributed Energy Resources division. This role is crucial in managing engineering teams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring effective and profitable project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of management experience in renewable energy, expertise in PV and energy storage principles, and a commitment to building a sustainable future. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.