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Director of Engineering
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT). Lead Enlight's engineering function and engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from development and design through procurement, construction, project handover, and operational support .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams within the renewable energy sector, particularly in utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Proficient in engineering risk management, technical evaluations, and optimizing project outcomes through strategic decision-making and stakeholder management.
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10+ Years Experience In Renewable Energy5+ Years Leading Engineering TeamsProficiency In PVsystProficiency In AutoCADExperience With BESS Projects
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Hard Skills
Utility-Scale Solar ProjectsBESS IntegrationTechnical Due DiligenceValue EngineeringContractual EngineeringHV/MV DesignGrid Connection KnowledgeEngineering Risk ManagementEngineering Policies And StandardsProject Lifecycle Management
Soft Skills
Strong Leadership CapabilitiesStrategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenStakeholder ManagementSound Decision-Making Skills
Industry Keywords
EPC ProcessesOEM ProcessesProject FinanceMulticultural EnvironmentTechnical EvaluationsEmerging TechnologiesTechnology RoadmapLessons Learned ProcessesM&A ActivitiesTechnical Specifications
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Enlight's engineering function and engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from development and design through procurement, construction, project handover, and operational support
- Ensure consistent engineering standards, technical and economic optimization, engineering risk management, and leadership of project engineering teams
- Define engineering policies, standards, and methodologies
- Develop work plans, objectives, and KPIs for engineering teams
- Manage workloads and prioritize tasks across countries and projects
- Provide professional and people management for project engineering teams
- Develop employee onboarding and mentoring programs
- Establish professional development and career progression paths
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations
- Lead technical due diligence activities and assess engineering risks for new projects
- Support M&A activities and project acquisitions
- Lead Yield, LCOE, CAPEX, and Technology Assessment evaluations
- Approve engineering concepts and system architectures
- Drive optimization initiatives to reduce CAPEX and increase project yield
- Lead Value Engineering processes and approve Design Freeze milestones
- Provide technical support during RFP processes
- Lead technical evaluations of OEMs, EPC contractors, and suppliers
- Participate in technical-commercial negotiations
- Approve technical specifications and engineering-related contract requirements
- Monitor emerging technologies in PV, BESS, and Wind sectors
- Develop and maintain the company's technology roadmap
- Establish and manage Lessons Learned processes across projects
- Implement global engineering best practices
- Manage external engineering consultants, including Owner's Engineers, Independent Engineers, Grid Consultants, Environmental Consultants, and Technical Advisors
- Approve engineering designs and technical solutions
- Approve technology and supplier selections from an engineering perspective
- Approve external engineering consultants
- Approve technical assumptions used in financial models
- Recommend Go / No-Go decisions for new projects based on engineering assessments
- Report to the VP Engineering
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams
- Significant experience with utility-scale solar projects
- Proven experience with BESS projects – Mandatory
- Wind energy experience – Strong advantage
- Experience with EPC, OEM, and Project Finance processes
- Experience working on projects in Europe
- Proficiency in PVsyst
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Knowledge of grid connection
- Knowledge of HV/MV design
- Experience with BESS integration
- Experience with contractual engineering
- Experience with technical due diligence
- Experience with value engineering
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Strategic thinking
- Business acumen
- Stakeholder management
- Sound decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills