Senior Manager / Director, Project Engineering

Senior Manager / Director, Project Engineering

Location : Charlottesville, VA | Remote (Mid-Atlantic / Southeast Regions preferred)

Reports To : VP, Engineering

Compensation : $145,000-$210,000; bonus eligible

About Us

TerraForm Power ("TERP"), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You'll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Manager / Director of Project Engineering will play a key role in the technical execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar, wind, and battery storage. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in engineering design & management, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic / Southeast regions, and will be adept at acting as a technical interface with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, interconnecting utilities, Project Delivery, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to optimize project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of renewable energy projects from late-stage development through commercial operation
• Ensure project compliance with industry standards, ISO / Utility / NERC standards, and other regulations related to project construction & TerraForm Power technical specifications
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless transition from development to construction
• Prepare and review scopes of work, drawing packages, technical submittals, and responses to RFIs
• Work with EPCs, Project Delivery, Operations Engineering, and Development Engineering to optimize project outcomes and incorporate lessons learned
• Support contract execution with EPCs and key equipment suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical requirements
• Provide on-site field support when needed, including troubleshooting and quality control inspections
• Develop and maintain TerraForm project delivery technical specifications
• Support project commissioning and successful handoff to Operations
• Evaluate new technologies and lead the technical evaluation of equipment vendors
• Mentor and manage a small team of junior and mid-level project engineers, fostering professional growth and high performance
• Support regular project reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Champion engineering excellence by overseeing all phases of project engineering, from design through commissioning, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and compliance

Skills & Qualifications

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