Head of Microgrid Engineering – Remote

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY, a leader in energy transition, seeks a Director of Engineering – Microgrid Solutions to lead engineering for data center campus and microgrid deployments. You will drive technical vision, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate with suppliers to deliver scalable microgrid and BESS solutions across sites.

Responsibilities include planning, design, commissioning, and long-term operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while advancing energy storage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in microgrid design, construction, commissioning, and operation.
• Strong understanding of microgrid architecture, system controls, battery storage systems (BESS), distributed generation, and grid integration.
• Proven success leading complex distributed energy projects, particularly microgrid deployments across multiple sites.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and engineering standards related to microgrid and BESS projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams, project budgets, and schedules for large-scale engineering initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and client engagement skills with ability to translate technical concepts into practical, client-focused solutions.
• Experience with project management tools and field operations technology used to support microgrid deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external engineering teams to deliver microgrid projects that meet high standards, for safety, reliability, and performance.
• Serve as the chief technical authority on microgrid and onsite energy systems, overseeing system design, integration, commissioning, and optimization.
• Direct and coordinate feasibility studies, site assessments, technical proposals, and project plans for microgrid development.
• Partner with clients to assess operational needs, develop customized microgrid solutions, and support implementation and ongoing system performance.
• Implement engineering best practices for microgrid controls, battery storage integration, distributed generation, and system reliability.
• Drive technical innovation to enhance scalability, interoperability, and resilience of microgrid systems across diverse environments.
• Ensure all projects meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting guidelines.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and industry stakeholders to keep WattBridge at the forefront of microgrid technology.

Skills

Microgrid design

Project leadership

Technical communication

Regulatory compliance

BESS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Energy Systems

Job description

PROENERGY, a leader in energy transition, seeks a Director of Engineering – Microgrid Solutions to lead engineering for data center campus and microgrid deployments. You will drive technical vision, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate with suppliers to deliver scalable microgrid and BESS solutions across sites.

Responsibilities include planning, design, commissioning, and long-term operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while advancing energy storage