EPC Engineering Manager

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

POSITION: Engineering Manager

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storagedeveloper headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise indeveloping,originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storageprojects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platformas it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, please visit www.heelstoneenergy.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for identifying and contracting external engineering firms to support projects in the pre-construction and construction phases. Additionally, this role will collaborate with internal and external teams to create and manage engineering standards for projects ranging from 50 MWdc to 200+ MWdc with the goal of optimizing site design for construction and operational efficiency for our solar, battery storage, and hybrid projects. This role reports to the SVP of EPC Management and is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and contract external engineering firms to support value engineering activities for Civil, Electrical, Structural, Substation, BESS, and SCADA design functions for projects in Heelstone’s pipeline.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to optimize site layouts.
• Lead early engineering efforts to advance site design from the Development Stage to EPC contractor engagement.
• Coordinate engineering resources as needed to support Procurement for Owner-provided equipment.
• Review EPC contractor design packages before construction.
• Review Interconnection Agreements to ensure project technical requirements are met.
• Ensure NERC compliance is incorporated in drawings and specifications.
• Manage outside engineers to support construction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Project Managers and Construction Managers with engineering resources as needed throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Support efforts of the Project Finance team and other related due diligence requests.
• Standardize Heelstone drawing and testing requirements.
• Standardize Heelstone technical specifications.
• Support Procurement to assist in standardizing equipment, including solar modules, racking, generator step-up transformers, high voltage breakers, inverters, and SCADA systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technology, and best practices to continually improve value engineering processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively.
• Experience with BESS and Wind construction is a plus.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and management skills.
  

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering preferred, with a preference for a degree in Electrical Engineering and/or a PE license; however, other relevant backgrounds will be considered.
• 5 years of experience in design engineering, value engineering, or cost estimation within the renewable energy industry.
• Knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering practices for solar and battery storage projects.
• Proficient with project development software (Bluebeam, CAD, GIS, PVSyst, Google Earth Pro, Microsoft Project).

Total Rewards Package

We have an office-based schedule of 4 days in the office (M-Th) and one work-from-home day. Our attractive compensation package offers:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Generous Bonus Program
• 401(K) company match with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available
• EAP Benefits
• Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

In addition to the compensation package, we also boast robust perks which include:

• Provided Setup of at-home Tech
• Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium
• Free access to our building’s state-of-the-art gym
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Discount program for popular locations and services
• Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham

A note to recruiters:

The Heelstone team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and a signed agreement is in place.