Director of Project Engineering

Trail Ridge Power (TRP) is a private-equity-owned leader in decarbonization solutions, dedicated to partnering with national commercial and industrial real estate groups. As an integrator and asset owner, we take a holistic approach to achieve our customer's sustainability goals, including developing and funding renewable energy projects, energy efficiency, and other energy services. We specialize in creating comprehensive energy transition solutions by originating, designing, developing, financing, owning, and operating a diverse range of renewable energy assets. Our portfolio includes solar PV generation, battery storage, and other commercially viable technologies and solutions that meet our customer's net-zero-carbon objectives. At Trail Ridge Power, the future of renewables is not just rooftop solar but looking at generation and consumption as inherently interconnected.

We are seeking a Director of Project Engineering to join our team, reporting to the Vice President of Development Engineering. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering professional with a passion for renewable energy and a creative, entrepreneurial mindset to design innovative solutions for our clients. If you are eager to make an impact and drive groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is for you!

This position is fully remote. Qualified applicants in the New York Metro Area or New Jersey are preferred. The company will consider remote applicants within the United States.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Serve as a player-coach, contributing directly to development design and engineering of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and cleantech projects as well as managing third-   partyconsulting engineers
•    Oversee contracted engineering firms as the “Owner’s engineer”
•    Collaborate with the Vice President of Development Engineering to maintain all technical requirements for design and commissioning
•    Enforce and help establish design and engineering equipment and construction standards
•    Collaborate with development and finance to assess potential projects’ feasibility and construction complexity
•    Oversee full project life cycle and work with engineering partners to develop preliminary engineering plans
•    Guide and train project engineers
•    Work with EPC’s and third-party engineers to develop final engineering plans to internal standards
•    Serve as technical expert on solar technology and electrical equipment, focusing on rooftop, ground-mounted fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems
•    Review project deliverables to ensure all local and national code, utility interconnection requirements, and client requests are met, along with SOW items per contract
•    Conduct, coordinate, and review energy production estimates using PVsyst and Helioscope
•    Travel for work up to 30% as needed and depending on base location

You Bring:
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; master’s degree preferred
•    At least 7 years of energy system design experience and 5 years designing C&I Rooftop Solar systems and small (1-10MW) ground-mount systems
•    Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical, mechanical, or civil 
•    Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and familiarity with structural, civil, and environmental considerations relevant to development of commercial solar projects
•    Experience with energy efficiency, CHP, fuel cells, or other carbon reduction technologies preferred
•    Experience managing a large portfolio of projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
•    Experienced with PV design tools including Helioscope, PVsyst, and AutoCAD
•    Proficient with Procore, project management, energy modeling, and MS office tools
•    A creative and entrepreneurial approach to solving energy/carbon use optimization problems
•    Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a commitment to responsiveness and follow-through

Benefits/ Perks:
•    Competitive pay with bonus eligibility
•    Vacation/Sick Time, Holidays, Comprehensive Health Benefits, 401k

Trail Ridge Power is an equal opportunity employer that believes broad perspectives, backgrounds and multidisciplinary approaches are fundamental to bringing new sustainability solutions to market. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.