Director of Professional Engineering

Pearce Services

Professional Engineer leading solar PV, energy storage, and infrastructure design for Pearce Services. Overseeing sealed designs, project coordination, quality control, and engineering mentorship.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and overseeing solar PV and energy storage systems, with a strong focus on quality control, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing solar design tools and adhering to industry standards and codes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer LicenseSolar PV DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyProject ManagementBattery Energy Storage System Design

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Hard Skills

Solar Array DesignElectrical Line DrawingsPhotovoltaic SystemsQuality Control ProcessesSite AssessmentsPVSYST ModelingInterconnection DesignsConstruction Documents InterpretationTechnical Paper WritingDesign and Construction Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving OrientationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Solar Design ToolsAutoCADNetwork ToolsData Collection Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active PE LicenseNABCEP Certification

Industry Keywords

Commercial Solar PVUtility-Scale Solar PVDistributed GenerationNEC ComplianceEnergy Storage Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and seal commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV and ESS designs, including interconnection designs, single-line diagrams, bid sets, construction sets, and as-built drawings
Collaborate with Business Development and Field Services teams to understand customer needs and design optimal project solutions
Create, implement, and maintain quality control processes
Attend customer meetings and presentations throughout the sales cycle as necessary
Determine project responsibilities across clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, and other firms, and assign personnel to project phases and elements
Attend pre-construction and progress meetings and develop meeting minutes
Perform site assessments and analysis using on-site data collection and off-site network tools
Contribute to or write technical papers
Perform site-specific PV array production analysis using models such as PVSYST
Integrate energy storage systems into solar PV systems
Mentor and train new and junior engineering personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5–10 years of experience working as a Professional Engineer designing solar arrays
Experience and knowledge of design and construction processes for distributed generation, commercial solar PV, and utility-scale solar PV projects
Expertise in AutoCAD, drafting, electrical line drawings, and interpreting technical specifications and construction documents
Proficiency in solar design tools and understanding of photovoltaic systems
Understanding of the NEC and other building codes
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving orientation and ability to make sound decisions in changing conditions
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and complete tasks on schedule
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and ability to deliver customer presentations
Experience supervising work done in remote locations
Active PE License, with Florida and California as minimum licensing requirements, and ability to obtain licensure in all 50 states
NABCEP certification is a plus
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance and referral bonuses
Production incentives
Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
Company vehicle
Per diem or other applicable compensation
Health insurance
Life insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
HSA option
Paid time off
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development courses/training
Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet as required for the role
Necessary tools and safety equipment
Opportunities for growth