Engineering Manager, EPC - Solar & Storage (Hybrid)

Heelstone Renewable Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided Setup of at-home Tech

Parking next to Durham Bulls Stadium

Gym access

Kitchen with snacks

Discount program

Rooftop views of Downtown Durham

Job summary

Heelstone Renewable Energy in Durham, NC, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead external engineering partners and set standards for 50–200+ MW projects across solar, storage, and hybrids. You will drive pre-construction and construction phases with a focus on optimization and compliance.

Reporting to the SVP of EPC Management, this full-time role blends technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to support project delivery and value engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with relevant renewables exposure and PE preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in design engineering, value engineering, or cost estimation.
• Knowledge of civil and mechanical practices for solar and storage projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contract external engineering firms for civil, electrical, structural, substation, BESS, and SCADA design.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to optimize site layouts and EPC engagement.
• Lead early engineering efforts to advance site design to contractor engagement.
• Review EPC design packages and interconnection agreements for compliance.
• Ensure NERC compliance in drawings and specifications.
• Manage outside engineers through construction lifecycle and support project teams.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Accountability

BESS/Wind experience

Pressure management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE license preferred

5 years experience in design engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

GIS

PVSyst

Google Earth Pro

Microsoft Project

Job description

Heelstone Renewable Energy in Durham, NC, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead external engineering partners and set standards for 50–200+ MW projects across solar, storage, and hybrids. You will drive pre-construction and construction phases with a focus on optimization and compliance.

Reporting to the SVP of EPC Management, this full-time role blends technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to support project delivery and value engineering efforts.