Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Project Director (C&I Solar and Storage) leads a California-based solar engineering team, overseeing pre-sale design and pre-construction activities to advance commercial solar projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The Project Director manages a team of four in California, focusing on pre-sale design engineering and interconnection processes for commercial solar projects, ensuring projects progress from design to build.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a base salary range of $140,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience, with no additional benefits specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have extensive experience in California's commercial solar market, having developed around 20-25 projects averaging 800kW DC, and demonstrated leadership of multi-person teams.
Work environment and culture
The company values leadership and expertise in commercial solar, with a flexible work location within California and travel requirements of 25-50% to project sites.
Company information
The client is a leading turnkey energy solutions provider specializing in distributed generation, microgrid technologies, and energy management services for building owners.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a growing California-based solar engineering team currently consisting of four members, reporting to the VP of Engineering and Development.
Job location and travel
The position is California-based with no fixed location, requiring 25-50% travel to various sites within the state.
Application process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the full specification and an exploratory conversation.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines leadership of a specialized solar engineering team with significant project development responsibilities in California's commercial solar market.
Company overview
Evergreen Talent Partners is a staffing and recruiting firm based in New York, NY, specializing in clean energy and renewable sectors. They focus on connecting talent with roles in renewable energy, cleantech, and related industries. The company, operating under Stott and May Inc., emphasizes roles such as PV Design Engineers, Senior Surveyors, and Strategy Directors for renewable energy assets. Evergreen Talent Partners aims to support the clean energy transition by providing specialized recruitment services to help clients and candidates make a positive impact in the industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight extensive experience managing commercial and industrial solar projects in California, emphasizing your familiarity with state-specific regulations and interconnection processes.
Showcase your leadership skills by detailing your experience leading engineering teams, particularly in pre-sale design and pre-construction activities for solar projects.
Apply through Evergreen Talent Partners’ corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches multiple recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Evergreen Talent Partners’ solar engineering or renewable energy teams; start conversations by referencing recent California solar market trends or asking about their current projects to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'commercial solar projects,' 'interconnection,' 'pre-sale design engineering,' and 'team leadership' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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