Director of Project Engineering

Qcells USA Corp.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Director of Project Engineering to oversee project design and execution. This role involves managing project engineers, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a culture of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in solar projects and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in solar/energy storage projects.
• 5 years in management leading a team.
• Experience in designing renewable energy plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and engineering efforts.
• Supervise technical planning and compliance.
• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Technical Planning

Quality Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

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Base pay range

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Description

Title: Director of Project Engineering

Department: Engineering Center

Location: Irvine, CA

Supervisor: Director of Project Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Remote

Company Overview

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

Summary

The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for leading the project design and execution of all project engineering efforts within the EPC team, and is responsible for both the management and development of project engineers. This position reports to the Director of Project Engineering or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

1. Lead all stages of project design and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase;
2. Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects;
3. Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation;
4. Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the Vice President of Engineering;
5. Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client;
6. Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process;
7. Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team;
8. Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
9. Assist with technical training for team members and new employees;
10. Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
11. Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach;
12. Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects;
13. Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards;
14. Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system;
15. Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position; and
16. Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering science, with working knowledge in several fields of engineering
2. Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in solar and/or energy storage projects
3. Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading a team
4. Relevant experience in designing and developing power/renewable plants (utility solar or wind)
5. Experience working internationally
6. Willingness to travel, at least 25% of the time
7. Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
8. Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
9. Knowledge of PV plant design and optimization
10. Knowledge of the National Electric Code
11. Previous project management experience from initial design to installation (preferred)
12. Ability to motivate and develop others
13. Excellent communication skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Details of physical demands and work environment are included, emphasizing the need for physical activity, travel, and typical office or construction site conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hanwha Qcells is an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

Additional Information

Job descriptions are not exhaustive; duties may change. Compensation details are specific to Irvine, CA, and depend on various factors. The employment is at-will, and this position is specific to Qcells USA Corp.