Design Engineering Manager | Power Generation
Senior Manager, Design Engineering
Location: Onsite | Energy Generation Industry
Overview
A leading energy generation organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Design Engineering to oversee engineering operations, technical leadership, and team development at a major power generation facility. This individual will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and long-term site performance while serving as a strategic partner to senior site leadership.
The organization operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets and is committed to providing reliable, sustainable energy while fostering a culture centered on collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Annual performance incentive opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive wellness programs
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the site engineering organization, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, industry regulations, and business goals.
- Drive the development, performance, and engagement of engineering personnel while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Participate in business planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and performance reviews related to engineering activities.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for engineering programs impacting both short-term and long-term site operations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve engineering processes, systems, and overall plant performance.
- Support workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide engineering programs focused on standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Support emergency response activities, outage planning and execution, and other operational initiatives as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience within power generation, industrial operations, or a highly regulated environment.
- Prior leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical programs, or large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of plant operations, engineering principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organizational objectives.
- Ability to maintain all applicable site access and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience leading engineering organizations within utility, power generation, or other complex industrial environments.
- Proven success implementing technical improvements, reliability initiatives, and engineering best practices.
Ideal Candidate Background
- Experience managing engineering staff at a generation facility.
- Strong knowledge of operational and maintenance interfaces within power plants.
- Background in highly regulated industries where safety, compliance, and reliability are critical.
- Ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day engineering execution.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing stakeholders across technical and executive levels.
This opportunity is well suited for an experienced engineering leader looking to influence plant performance, develop technical teams, and help shape the long-term direction of a large-scale energy production operation.
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