COMPANY OVERVIEW

174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. 174 Power Global designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. 174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain. 174 Power Global is expanding into data centers and natural gas, leveraging internal knowledge and expertise, the company will secure and enable clean/renewable powered sites

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Senior Director of Microgrid Power Engineering to lead the design and optimization of distributed energy systems for a variety of use cases including data centers, hydrogen facilities, and commercial/industrial (C&I) customers. This individual will be responsible for driving the conceptual design of microgrid systems and integrating multiple power generation assets—including solar PV, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and gas generation—to achieve cost-effective, load-matching solutions. The ideal candidate has deep experience in engineering design, system optimization, and microgrid controls, and will play a strategic leadership role in advancing our microgrid portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of engineering experience in microgrids, distributed energy systems, or hybrid power projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in system sizing, load modeling, and technology optimization.
• Strong experience with PMS/EMS platforms and microgrid operational strategy.
• Familiarity with components and vendors of BESS, PV, gas engines/turbines, and associated control systems.
• Technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with Tier-1 firms such as GHD, GE, Baker Hughes, or similar is preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or advanced engineering degree.
• Experience working on microgrid solutions for data centers, hydrogen projects, or remote/off-grid applications.
• Knowledge of project financing and cost analysis for distributed energy systems.
  Compensation: $200,000 - $245,000 salary
  Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.
  Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics