Director of Engineering
Company Summary:
A privately held global developer, manager, and owner of modern power infrastructure organization focused on delivering reliable energy is looking to bring a Director of Engineering. With an entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to advancing low‑carbon and renewable energy solutions, they work to build a cleaner, more dependable energy future.
Responsibilities:
- Site & Technology Feasibility: Assess site viability and evaluate generation technologies/OEM options to recommend optimal technical solutions.
- Technical Development & Modeling: Produce plant performance/emissions estimates, develop technical inputs for interconnection requests, and build all technical inputs for the financial model.
- Engineering & Infrastructure Coordination: Oversee site layouts and drawings, evaluate infrastructure requirements (access, interconnection, pipelines), and manage survey, owner's engineer, and other technical consultants.
- Permitting, Contracts & Due Diligence: Support all permitting activities, lead development/negotiation of technical contracts (EPC, OEM, O&M), and provide technical due diligence for project finance and acquisitions.
- Construction & Stakeholder Support: Assist construction management with technical issues and deliver technical presentations to project managers, leadership, equity partners, and development stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of IPP power industry experience with strong technical and commercial background; deep knowledge of combustion turbine/combined‑cycle technology, environmental considerations, and EPC contract fundamentals.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Proven ability to lead small teams and drive project and corporate objectives.
- Highly self‑sufficient, able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Detail‑oriented communicator and effective collaborator across engineering, legal, finance, operations, and accounting; strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Assertive, confident, and willing to voice informed opinions, even when unfavorable.
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