Director, Project Engineering

About Arevon

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated staff develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence.

The Position

The Director, Project Engineering, will be responsible for managing a small team of engineers that provide technical oversite for PV and BESS projects. The responsibilities include both development and construction project lifecycle responsibilities ranging from technical studies, EOR design management, compiling and updating EPC agreement scope of work documents, reviewing design drawings, enforcing commissioning requirements, responding to technical RFI, and communicating with counterparties and internal stakeholders. The role requires detailed analysis and interpretation of civil, structural, and electrical Prudent Industry Practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and lead the engineering team that reviews the PV, BESS, and HV designs of utility scale projects. This includes close coordination with civil, structural, and electrical Owners & Independent Engineers to ensure a comprehensive design package for Arevon.

- Review civil, structural, and electrical scope for use Request for Proposal (RFP) package submittals.

- Manage EOR during the design phase of the project lifecycle.

- Review and respond to technical RFI responses throughout the project lifecycle.

- Manage the EPC during the construction phase of PV & BESS large-scale projects including array orientation, tilt, spacing, height, collector system design and performance calculations.

- Perform due diligence on project documentation, then catalog and communicate fatal flaws to management based on site development studies.

- Verify development studies with on-site investigations.

- Accurately perform and/or manage the review of electrical, civil, and structural design and supporting calculations and studies in accordance with applicable codes.

- Provide accurate and timely engineering budget estimates for time and costs to sales or management based on available project information, knowledge, and preliminary calculations.

- Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, such as NESC, ASCE, ASME, ASTM, NEC, ANSI, IEEE.

- Familiarity with NERC and CIP standards.

- Able and willing to travel to construction sites.

- Collaborate with engineering, development, estimating, and construction staff to document and develop company best practices and design standards.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, required in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines.

- 10+ years of hands-on experience as an engineer working with solar, BESS, or another related industry required. - 5+ years of management experience.

- Electrical testing and field commissioning experience.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

- Knowledge of engineering and renewable energy systems; solar PV systems including SCADA and monitoring systems, and BESS.

- Knowledge of site production & design calculations, plan preparation; site collector system calculations & report writing.

- Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD design, ETAP or similar, CYMCAP or similar, PVsyst or similar, WinIGS or similar.

- Knowledgeable in physical substation design methods and their application.

- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, MS Windows, and project controls.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional Engineering Registration (PE)

Why Join Arevon?

We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

- Competitive Compensation and Incentives

- Generous Paid Time Off

- Flexible Work Environment

- 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match

- Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave

- Inspiring Company Culture

- Professional Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arevon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.