Director, Project Engineering - CCI
Qcells North America, Teaneck, NJ, United States
Overview
Qcells is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the technical strategy and engineering governance for our rapidly expanding portfolio of community solar and energy storage projects across the United States. This role serves as the senior technical authority within the Project Engineering & Delivery (PED) organization, responsible for ensuring that projects are engineered to be bankable, constructible, cost-efficient, and reliable from development through construction and commissioning. The Director establishes the engineering standards, design governance, and technical processes that guide projects from early development through construction execution. Working at the intersection of development, engineering, procurement, interconnection, and construction, this role ensures that projects are designed correctly the first time and delivered successfully in the field.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering strategy for a portfolio of community solar and energy storage projects across multiple U.S. markets
Serve as the senior technical authority within the Project Engineering & Delivery organization and represent Qcells interests with outside stakeholders
Establish engineering standards and design governance that guide projects from development through construction and commissioning for internal and external engineering partners
Define and implement engineering standards across Qcells’ community solar and energy storage portfolio
Establish scalable engineering processes that support the company’s growing pipeline of distributed energy projects
Drive standardization of equipment, system architecture, production modeling standards, and balance-of-system design to improve cost efficiency and project reliability
Maintain engineering playbooks, technical standards, and design guidelines to be utilized by internal and external engineers
Ensure engineering deliverables support successful procurement, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations
Utility & Interconnection Strategy
Provide engineering oversight for utility interface and interconnection requirements across multiple markets
Manage our Interconnection Specialist and Interconnection Engineer
Support teams navigating complex utility and regulatory environments
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to interconnection and utility coordination
External Engineering Consultant Management
Lead the selection, management, and performance oversight of external engineering consultants
Establish clear expectations for scope, schedule, and quality of engineering deliverables
Hold engineering partners accountable for delivering constructible, technically sound designs
Coordinate engineering efforts across consultants, EPC contractors, and internal project teams
Margin Protection & Cost Optimization
Protect project economics through disciplined engineering oversight and value engineering initiatives
Support negotiations with investors, Sellers, Buyers, EPC contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants when design scope impacts project cost
M&A Technical Due Diligence
With the support of in-house engineering, and external consulting engineers (when necessary), manage technical diligence for potential project acquisitions and portfolio investments
Evaluate engineering risks related to design assumptions, interconnection constraints, permitting, equipment selection, and constructability
Provide clear technical insight to support investment and development decisions
Engineering Capability & Organizational Excellence
Mentor engineering staff and promote technical excellence across the team
Continuously improve engineering tools, workflows, and standards to support portfolio growth
Foster collaboration across development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred but not required
12+ years of engineering experience in solar and energy storage
Demonstrated leadership managing engineering teams or engineering consultants
Experience supporting projects from development through construction and commissioning
Strong familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements
Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, Sellers, Financiers, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction teams
Strong familiarity with Solar PV system architecture and design
Energy storage system integration, BMS & EMS
Medium-voltage electrical systems and substation infrastructure
Utility protection systems and SCADA integration
Civil and structural considerations
Utility interconnection processes and requirements
Engineering support for procurement and construction execution
Clear communication of complex technical issues to executive leadership and external partners
Strong engineering judgment and technical leadership
Ability to identify and mitigate technical risk across complex projects
Cross-functional collaboration with development, engineering, and construction teams
Ability to drive engineering discipline while supporting project delivery
Travel may be required up to 5% depending on business needs
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility: Standing 20% of time; Sitting 70% of time; Walking 10% of time
Strength: Pulling, Pushing, Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds
Dexterity: Typing, Handling, Reaching
Agility: Turning, Twisting, Bending, Crouching, Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
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Qcells is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the technical strategy and engineering governance for our rapidly expanding portfolio of community solar and energy storage projects across the United States. This role serves as the senior technical authority within the Project Engineering & Delivery (PED) organization, responsible for ensuring that projects are engineered to be bankable, constructible, cost-efficient, and reliable from development through construction and commissioning. The Director establishes the engineering standards, design governance, and technical processes that guide projects from early development through construction execution. Working at the intersection of development, engineering, procurement, interconnection, and construction, this role ensures that projects are designed correctly the first time and delivered successfully in the field.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering strategy for a portfolio of community solar and energy storage projects across multiple U.S. markets
Serve as the senior technical authority within the Project Engineering & Delivery organization and represent Qcells interests with outside stakeholders
Establish engineering standards and design governance that guide projects from development through construction and commissioning for internal and external engineering partners
Define and implement engineering standards across Qcells’ community solar and energy storage portfolio
Establish scalable engineering processes that support the company’s growing pipeline of distributed energy projects
Drive standardization of equipment, system architecture, production modeling standards, and balance-of-system design to improve cost efficiency and project reliability
Maintain engineering playbooks, technical standards, and design guidelines to be utilized by internal and external engineers
Ensure engineering deliverables support successful procurement, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations
Utility & Interconnection Strategy
Provide engineering oversight for utility interface and interconnection requirements across multiple markets
Manage our Interconnection Specialist and Interconnection Engineer
Support teams navigating complex utility and regulatory environments
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to interconnection and utility coordination
External Engineering Consultant Management
Lead the selection, management, and performance oversight of external engineering consultants
Establish clear expectations for scope, schedule, and quality of engineering deliverables
Hold engineering partners accountable for delivering constructible, technically sound designs
Coordinate engineering efforts across consultants, EPC contractors, and internal project teams
Margin Protection & Cost Optimization
Protect project economics through disciplined engineering oversight and value engineering initiatives
Support negotiations with investors, Sellers, Buyers, EPC contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants when design scope impacts project cost
M&A Technical Due Diligence
With the support of in-house engineering, and external consulting engineers (when necessary), manage technical diligence for potential project acquisitions and portfolio investments
Evaluate engineering risks related to design assumptions, interconnection constraints, permitting, equipment selection, and constructability
Provide clear technical insight to support investment and development decisions
Engineering Capability & Organizational Excellence
Mentor engineering staff and promote technical excellence across the team
Continuously improve engineering tools, workflows, and standards to support portfolio growth
Foster collaboration across development, engineering, procurement, and construction teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred but not required
12+ years of engineering experience in solar and energy storage
Demonstrated leadership managing engineering teams or engineering consultants
Experience supporting projects from development through construction and commissioning
Strong familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements
Experience collaborating with engineering consultants, Sellers, Financiers, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction teams
Strong familiarity with Solar PV system architecture and design
Energy storage system integration, BMS & EMS
Medium-voltage electrical systems and substation infrastructure
Utility protection systems and SCADA integration
Civil and structural considerations
Utility interconnection processes and requirements
Engineering support for procurement and construction execution
Clear communication of complex technical issues to executive leadership and external partners
Strong engineering judgment and technical leadership
Ability to identify and mitigate technical risk across complex projects
Cross-functional collaboration with development, engineering, and construction teams
Ability to drive engineering discipline while supporting project delivery
Travel may be required up to 5% depending on business needs
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility: Standing 20% of time; Sitting 70% of time; Walking 10% of time
Strength: Pulling, Pushing, Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds
Dexterity: Typing, Handling, Reaching
Agility: Turning, Twisting, Bending, Crouching, Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
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