Job Details
The Company
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns and operates solar energy projects in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Energix Renewables is a subsidiary of an Israeli publicly traded company, Energix Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE: ENRG). With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, the Energix group of companies has brought online nearly 900MW, with a pipeline of more than 6.5GW, leading the green revolution in the energy sector with its innovative solar and wind energy generation projects.
The Role
The Director of Engineering will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. In this role you will be part of the management team for utility scale solar for our company s projects. The Director of Engineering will oversee, coordinate, and manage civil and electrical design development and implementation.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The Director of Engineering is anticipated to have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Consults with Sr. Director of Construction and Director of Operations and Maintenance to create and satisfy long-range operating and construction goals specific to the needs of the organization.
- Develops new solar sites from concept to testing to production.
- Collaborates with business analysts, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and finance teams to determine market potential for new projects.
- Oversees progress and timeliness of projects in pipeline.
- Reviews project reports to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
- Manages efforts to problem solve for engineering challenges and coordinates with project consultants and site managers.
- Works with project stakeholders, both internal and external, to develop and maintain the project engineering requirements and specifications.
- Plans and coordinates the work of engineering contractors and staff, ensures that they meet goals and objectives, recruits additional engineers as needed.
- Manages/coordinates with in-house electrical engineering team
- Maintains professional level of communication with management, construction teams, subcontractors, equipment and material vendors, owners and inspectors.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet any of the items below, we want to talk to you!
Skills & Expertise
- 5 to 7+ years track record of experience as an engineer, preferably in Utility-scale renewable energy in Virginia/East Coast. Engineers with experience in other industries and locales will also be considered.
- Strong technical understanding of drawings and specifications and able to add value to troubleshooting/problem solving communication with contractors and superintendents.
- Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product and project development.
- Experience with design/build construction.
- Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial impacts of engineering requirements and challenges.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team player with strong initiative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education, Training, & Certifications and Experience
Bachelor s degree in Engineering required; Master s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
At least 5 years of related experience required.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Discretionary annual cash performance bonus
- 401K with 5% company match and immediate vesting
- Potential for stock options
- Attractive company paid health insurance
- Parental leave
- Dental, vision, life, and disability available
Work Location, Remote Work, and Travel
This position will be based in the Arlington, VA. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time.
Diversity & Inclusion
Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.