Engineering Director

Overview

Steering the engineering vision for large-scale renewable energy projects, this leadership role offers the chance to guide multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle—from initial development to commissioning. Embedded within a rapidly expanding logistics and technical services platform serving the renewable energy sector, the position demands expertise in utility-scale energy infrastructure and a strategic mindset to align engineering solutions with operational and regulatory demands.

Title: Engineering Director
Industry: Renewable Energy Services
Location: Denver Tech Center, CO

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate engineering teams across multiple disciplines to support renewable energy initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance throughout all phases including project development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage the delivery and quality of engineering outputs such as electrical and civil designs, protection and controls, SCADA, and system integration.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant codes, standards, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project management, procurement, construction, and commissioning groups to maintain alignment with project timelines and budgets.
• Review and authorize engineering designs, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and technical reports.
• Lead technical engagement with battery manufacturers, inverter suppliers, EPC contractors, and utility partners to support system integration and grid compliance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years in engineering roles with at least 5 years in leadership or management positions.
  • Proven experience managing engineering teams on utility-scale energy infrastructure projects such as battery energy storage systems, solar, wind, or substations.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, energy storage technologies, and grid interconnection standards.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage systems and related safety standards including NFPA 855 and UL 9540/9540A.
  • Experience with EMS/SCADA systems and power plant control architectures.
  • Understanding of EPC project delivery models and large-scale energy construction processes.