Regional Head of Engineering – C&I (Rooftop Solar)

About the role

Regional Head of Engineering – C&I (Draft). To be reviewed and confirmed by Laetitia. Reports initially to the current department head (transition arrangement), then assumes full leadership of the C&I engineering function reporting to the COO.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: Provide technical leadership for rooftop/behind‑the‑meter projects; participate in portfolio planning and keep senior management informed of project engineering status.
• Team development: Build and mentor an engineering team, fostering collaboration and knowledge‑sharing and overseeing performance management during the transition and beyond.
• Design & technical oversight: Supervise end‑to‑end design for rooftop PV and hybrid solar‑storage systems; review designs, bills of quantities, schedules and budgets to ensure compliance with technical, environmental and regulatory standards; optimize designs for cost and performance.
• EPC contract negotiation and closure: Lead technical and commercial negotiations with EPC contractors, from defining the scope of work and technical specifications to reviewing EPC contracts, performance guarantees and warranties.
• Project lifecycle management: Manage projects from concept through permitting, construction to commissioning, coordinating EPC contractors, suppliers and internal teams and conducting site supervision.
• Quality assurance & process improvement: Develop and implement quality control and risk‑management processes; drive continuous improvement in design methodologies; ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Stakeholder management: Liaise with procurement, legal, finance and commercial teams to align engineering deliverables with business needs; explain technical concepts, risks and mitigation strategies to non‑engineers; maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers and permitting authorities.
• Permitting & regulatory approvals: Lead engineering aspect of the permitting process for rooftop PV projects, particularly in Thailand where permitting is a major effort.
• Regional leadership: Maintain local design standards for Thailand and Vietnam; conduct site visits and coordinate with country teams; build relationships with local authorities and clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 10 years of solar PV and hybrid energy system design experience, with significant exposure to rooftop C&I projects and at least five years of leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success managing full EPC lifecycles, coordinating contractors and suppliers, and conducting site supervision.
• Strong expertise with PV design and simulation tools (AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope) and solid understanding of PV systems, electrical standards and EPC processes.
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance in Thailand and Vietnam (or comparable markets) and familiarity with MV/LV distribution networks and hybrid Solar + BESS projects.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical colleagues and coordinate with procurement without performing procurement tasks.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• PVSyst
• Helioscope