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EDP Renewables North America · 5 months ago

Director of Engineering - Solar Distributed Generation

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

EDP Renewables North America is a global leader in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar and storage distributed generation projects. The Director of Engineering will oversee all engineering activities, ensuring successful project design, development, and implementation while providing technical support and fostering stakeholder relationships.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

Solar PV system designEnergy storage solutionsGrid integrationEngineering managementProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

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

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

Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Preferred

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits

Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits

Company

EDP Renewables North America

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EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America.

Founded in 2007

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.edprnorthamerica.com

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