Director of Engineering - Solar Distributed Generation
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
This role requires a problem-solving mentality with extensive experience in the solar industry, excellent coordination skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles.Main responsibilities:Engineering Management:
- Oversee the design of solar distributed generation projects from concept to completion.
- Manage the accurate and timely execution of system designs, technical reviews and risk assessments.
- Effectively manage & coordinate multiple providers of Engineering Services.
- Ensure projects meet all the company’s quality and safety standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team and other departments.
- Stay in tune with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
- Provide technical support during client meetings and presentations.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in engineering operations.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement with internal stakeholders (Origination, Development, Construction and Asset Management).
This position will have 4-8 direct reportsWork siteOnsite at the New York HeadquartersHybrid Model (3 days in the office)What are we looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy industry, with at least 5 years in the solar industry.
- Strong knowledge of solar PV system design, energy storage solutions, and grid integration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex technical problems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).Salary hiring range: 148,160 - 185,200
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.Need more reasons to apply?
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- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
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