Vice President Engineering

VP of Engineering Gridworks Albuquerque, NM Engineering Leader for Renewable Energy Projects Are you an engineering leader motivated by the positive impact of renewable energy on our economy and environment? Do you thrive in a work environment that rewards insight, expertise, and growth? Are you capable of making tough calls with integrity, keeping client satisfaction at the forefront? We are seeking an outstanding candidate to lead the technical development, implementation, and engineering execution of various utility-scale PV and BESS projects within our EPC team. This role involves managing and developing our engineering team and will report directly to the CEO. You will oversee the engineering deliverables for multiple projects throughout the design and construction stages, both internally and externally. About the Company Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well-positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector. The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization. You will be responsible for mentoring and managing a talented engineering team to design and engineer utility-scale PV and energy storage projects. This involves developing project engineering and internal capabilities for electrical, civil and mechanical design, as well as working with customers and external engineering resources. Key Responsibilities Build and lead an industry-leading solar and battery storage engineering team focused on project quality and deployment efficiency. Define processes, metrics, and allocate resources to ensure strategic alignment and technical training. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and motivation, ensuring engineers are recognized and supported in their roles. Lead efforts to continuously improve engineering processes, technology infrastructure, and tools, driving innovation and operational efficiency within the team. Review and optimize current engineering team processes. Coordinate with external engineering consultants. Lead project kickoffs, allocate resources, and set deadlines. Oversee drawing reviews to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. Approve team deliverables prior to client submission. Manage system sizing calculations and production reports. Collaborate with estimating and procurement to build detailed bills of materials. Support project management and construction teams to meet client expectations and deadlines. Collaborate with the Innovation & Standards group on technical development. Support business development and project specification reviews. Research and implement value engineering and pre-fab concepts. Support commissioning standards and processes. Equal Opportunity Employer Gridworks is committed to equal employment opportunities. We base all employment decisions on merit, competence, performance, and business needs, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Your Background Authorization to work in the United States. B.S. degree in engineering (electrical or power systems a plus). Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in construction related industries. At least 5 years of management experience leading an engineering team. Proven track record in designing and building utility-scale solar and/or battery systems in the U.S. Expertise in electrical power engineering principles and analytical tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, CYME). Familiarity with relevant code standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 855, IEEE, NESC). Thorough knowledge of site assessment, interconnection, and permitting processes. Experience in business development, estimating, EPC contracting, and technical exhibits preferred. Ability to manage large technical organizations and multiple suppliers and contractors. Strong strategic perspective and action orientation. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Professionalism and teamwork. Willingness to travel domestically.

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