Strata Clean Energy

Vice President of Engineering

Strata Clean Energy  •  Durham, NC (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Ready to lead engineering innovation at the forefront of clean energy?
Strata Clean Energy is hiring a Vice President of Engineering to drive strategic leadership, technical excellence, and team performance across utility-scale solar and battery storage (BESS) projects nationwide.

About the Company

Strata Clean Energy is a national leader in utility-scale clean energy solutions—designing, building, and operating solar and energy storage systems that power the future. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, we’ve delivered over 2.5 GW of solar capacity and have more than 14+ GW in our development pipeline. With in-house expertise spanning development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, Strata is uniquely positioned to execute complex energy projects that accelerate the transition to a carbon-free grid.
Our people are our power: we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and building a better world through clean energy.

About the Role

As VP of Engineering, you’ll lead a national, multidisciplinary team responsible for the full lifecycle of engineering — from concept through construction and operations. You’ll oversee design standards, implement modern tools and automation, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and on budget.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and scale a high-performing team of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural engineers
  • Oversee engineering execution across PV and BESS projects from early development through operations
  • Establish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and design best practices
  • Collaborate with development, construction, procurement, and O&M teams
  • Drive innovation through AI tools, automation, and modern software platforms
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, ASCE, AISC, UL, and regulatory requirements
  • Serve as the technical authority on complex engineering and design issues
  • Develop engineering talent for the future

What We’re Looking For

  • 12+ years of progressive engineering experience (5+ in a senior leadership role)
  • Background in utility-scale renewable energy, EPC, or infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, energy storage, and utility interconnection
  • Proven experience leading geographically diverse engineering teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited); PE license
  • Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and team-building skills

Why Join Strata Clean Energy?

  • Make a direct impact on the future of sustainable energy
  • Join a passionate and mission-driven team of industry leaders
  • Competitive compensation + bonus
  • Benefits offered:
    • Comprehensive high-deductible health plans
    • Dental and vision insurance
    • Short- and long-term disability
    • Group life insurance
    • 401(k) with corporate matching
    • Health Saving Account (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
  • Competitive PTO and company holidays

Be the force behind tomorrow’s energy solutions.


If you're a seasoned engineering leader ready to modernize how clean energy projects are designed and delivered—we want to hear from you!

Strata Clean Energy

About Strata Clean Energy

Strata Clean Energy is a privately owned and operated company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with multiple service and operations centers throughout the Southeast of the USA. As a vertically integrated renewable energy company, we control and self-perform every process, from our nationwide solar and storage development, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our construction operation consists of Industry leading Engineering competence centers, a team of global supply chain experts, and an industrial scale project and construction management center. Each and every department is fully committed to making sure safety and quality are our top priority.

As an independent power producer, Strata Clean Energy is one of the very few companies that has proven competence across the full spectrum of the solar/storage process and value chain. We are focused on delivering best in class cost of ownership by imposing and enforcing very strict QA standards on our global manufacturers and suppliers. Our approach continues to provide superior value and customer experience.

Strata’s customers include long term project owners, such as large utilities and IPPs, with very high safety and execution standards. Strata’s total quality management approach, combined with high productivity and operational excellence, has set us apart from traditional solar developers and EPC outfits.

Please visit our facilities or tour our project sites and experience the Strata difference.

We appreciate the long-term relationships that we have built with so many of our repeat customers and want to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and support.

For more information please visit www.stratacleanenergy.com

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Year Founded
2008
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