Director, Renewable Engineering & Preconstruction (East)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Engineering and Preconstruction (East) in Richmond, Virginia. You will lead a team responsible for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage, overseeing everything from feasibility to construction handoff.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of management experience, proficiency in relevant engineering tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Project, and a four-year degree in engineering.

This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of management experience in renewable energy.
• Ability to read and negotiate contracts.
• Experience in recruiting and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams through project life cycles.
• Collaborate with business development for project strategy.
• Manage risk for project development effectively.

Skills

Management of engineering teams

Proficient in PV and energy storage engineering

Strong knowledge of project costing models

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate knowledge of pre-construction processes

Education

Four-year degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Microsoft Project

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Engineering and Preconstruction (East) in Richmond, Virginia. You will lead a team responsible for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage, overseeing everything from feasibility to construction handoff.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of management experience, proficiency in relevant engineering tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Project, and a four-year degree in engineering.

This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) and medical coverage.