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Product Engineering Director
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Renewable Energy
US
United States
Permanent
Hybrid

Product Engineering Director – Microgrids & Distributed Energy

Overview

A fast-growing, private equity-backed distributed energy platform is seeking a Product Engineering Manager / Director to lead a high-performing engineering team focused on microgrid and distributed energy system design. This role will play a critical part in shaping technical standards, product strategy, and engineering execution across a diverse portfolio of projects including solar, energy storage, and conventional generation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team delivering power systems engineering expertise across microgrid and distributed energy projects
  • Define and implement engineering standards, best practices, and internal guidelines
  • Provide technical oversight on electrical design, controls, protection systems, and power system studies
  • Review project designs and sequences of operation to ensure technical accuracy and quality
  • Own and drive technical roadmap and long-term product strategy for microgrid solutions
  • Partner cross-functionally with development, commercial, and execution teams to deliver optimized, cost-effective systems
  • Support integration of DER assets including solar, BESS, switchgear, and generation systems
  • Lead team growth, mentorship, and performance management
  • Improve team effectiveness through tools, processes, and resource planning 

Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering, with leadership experience building and managing teams
  • Strong expertise across distributed energy technologies (solar, storage, generation, switchgear)
  • Deep understanding of microgrid systems, including grid-parallel and islanded operations
  • Experience with relay protection, switchgear (MV), and power system analysis
  • Knowledge of interconnection processes and U.S. power markets
  • Familiarity with controls systems and DER integration strategies
  • Strong communication skills with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power focus preferred); PE license is a plus

Why This Role

  • Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly scaling energy platform
  • High visibility role with direct impact on product and project delivery
  • Backed by significant institutional capital with an aggressive growth trajectory
  • Blend of strategy, leadership, and hands-on technical influence
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