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Quality Director (Renewables)
Posted on June 11, 2025
- Houston, United States of America
- 151192.0 - 218368.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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EVERGREEN Posting:
Please note that this is an evergreen job posting designed to attract individuals interested in future opportunities. While it does not correspond to a specific open position, submitting your resume here will enable our recruiters to reach out to you as new opportunities arise. For those seeking immediate openings, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities
What You Can Expect
The Quality Director (QD) provides strategic leadership for the quality department, guiding a team of quality professionals in executing all aspects of the ENGIE Quality Management System (QMS), including control functions, procedures, and metrics. This role supports company-wide operations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in quality processes, to foster a culture of quality and excellence.
The Quality Director (QD) oversees multiple renewable energy projects across North America, providing complete oversight of the construction and staffing throughout each phase of the large utility-scale projects. A key focus is supporting cross-functional teams including development, engineering, permitting, supply chain, contracts, pre-construction, and Delivery Project Managers.
The Quality Director (QD) also provides leadership and guidance to site construction managers and field teams, driving operational excellence and project success across diverse locations and renewable technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Leadership & Oversight:
- Provide strategic leadership for the quality management program across all renewable energy construction projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Lead and mentor the quality control team and site construction teams, fostering high performance, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site assessments to evaluate quality performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, production, and project delivery teams to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements
- Review and verify Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), ensuring equipment and systems meet technical and contractual requirements prior to shipment
- Plan and conduct supplier audits to assess capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with ENGIE and industry standards
- Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
Documentation & Reporting:
- Ensure quality documentation is accurate, current, and accessible across all projects
- Prepare and present detailed quality performance reports, lessons learned, and improvement plans to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Identify training needs and coordinate quality-related training programs to maintain high standards across teams
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance:
- Promote a safety-first culture across all project sites, ensuring alignment with ENGIE’s HSE policies and industry regulations
- Conduct safety observations and collaborate with the HSE team to implement corrective actions and ensure environmental compliance
Commissioning & Risk Management:
- Oversee commissioning procedures and testing to ensure systems meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards
- Monitor and report on commissioning progress, challenges, and resolutions
- Identify and mitigate project risks related to site conditions, environmental factors, and resource availability
- Collaborate with ENGIE departments to resolve non-conformities and document lessons learned for future projects
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Serve as a liaison between site teams, senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities
- Provide regular project updates, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and action plans
Resource & Supply Chain Coordination:
- Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
- Oversee regional resource allocation, optimizing labor, materials, and equipment across projects
- Track and assess project change orders, providing final evaluations to confirm COD (Commercial Operation Date) requirements are met
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field required; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality control, including at least five (5) years in a managerial role, ideally within the renewable energy sector
- Proven experience leading quality efforts on renewable energy construction projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage
- Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing)
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera P6, and PROCORE, with a solid understanding of construction processes and sequencing
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to renewable energy project
Compensation
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: REN NORTHAM - US
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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