Qcells

Director of Project Engineering

LocationIrvine, CA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Description





Title: Director of Project Engineering


Department: Engineering Center


Location: Irvine, CA


Supervisor: Director of Project Engineering


FLSA Status: Exempt


Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Remote or Hybrid or On-Site): Remote



DIRECTOR OF PROJECT ENGINEERING

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.


Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.



As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.



SUMMARY

The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for leading the project design and execution of all project engineering efforts within the EPC team, and is responsible for both the management and development of project engineers. This position reports to the Director of Project Engineering or another senior management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.




ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead all stages of project design and project engineering, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, balance of systems, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase;
Extensive technical experiences on photovoltaic and energy storage projects;
Supervise the technical planning for contract preparation;
Report on the planning and technical design, and present it to the Vice President of Engineering;
Responsible for reporting the planning process to the client;
Preparation of technical documentation in the quoting process;
Develop the planning abilities and processes within the team;
Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
Assist with technical training for team members and new employees;
Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach;
Establish metrics to quantitatively characterize project engineering status for the full life cycle of the projects;
Supervising compliance with Hanwha Q CELLS – project specific standards;
Supervising compliance with the requirements of the Hanwha Q CELLS quality management system;
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position; and
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.




REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science, with the working knowledge within several fields of engineering
Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in the solar and/or energy storage projects
Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading a team
Relevant work experience in the design and development of power/renewable plants (in particular utility solar or wind power plants)
Experience working internationally
Willingness to travel, at least 25% of the time
Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
Knowledge of PV plant design and optimization
Knowledge of the National Electric Code
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
Ability to motivate and develop others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills



EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
Travel: up to 25% as needed



EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular professional, office business setting
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department


Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.



It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.


We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.



Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.


This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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