Renewable Engineering Director — Utility-Scale Projects

Viridan Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridan Group is partnering with an established renewable energy company to find a Director of Engineering to lead mid-to-late-stage engineering activities across development, design, and construction of large-scale energy projects in the United States.

You will oversee internal engineering resources and external consultants, ensure safe, compliant designs, and serve as the primary accountability for engineering deliverables, supporting broader company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• At least five years of engineering experience, including three or more years in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, substations, transmission, or related energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA, IBC, and other applicable standards.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering execution, documentation, technical coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee design development, multidisciplinary engineering reviews, value engineering, and technical due diligence.
• Manage relationships with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.
• Establish engineering standards, design criteria, technical specifications, and quality-control processes.
• Review and approve civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and interconnection designs.
• Support site feasibility, utility coordination, permitting, procurement, and equipment selection.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Identify technical and design risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support construction teams with RFIs, design modifications, technical issue resolution, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and manage engineering budgets, schedules, and resource plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Viridan Group is partnering with an established renewable energy company to find a Director of Engineering to lead mid-to-late-stage engineering activities across development, design, and construction of large-scale energy projects in the United States.

You will oversee internal engineering resources and external consultants, ensure safe, compliant designs, and serve as the primary accountability for engineering deliverables, supporting broader company objectives.