Job Title: Director of Engineering
Duration: Direct Hire / Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership on engineering design, specifications, and technical documentation required for permitting and construction of substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and energy storage facilities
- Lead engineering efforts across all projects to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget execution
- Develop and implement engineering best practices, standards, and processes aligned with industry regulations and company objectives
- Ensure compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements
- Collaborate closely with project management, estimating, procurement, and business development teams
- Provide project estimates related to scope, schedule, resources, and engineering effort
- Deliver technical guidance, risk assessments, and problem resolution within area of responsibility
- Manage day-to-day departmental operations, including team leadership and performance oversight
- Participate in strategic business planning and annual business strategy development
- Represent the organization through active participation in trade and technical associations
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 12+ years of engineering design experience, with at least 8 years in power delivery
- Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, substations, and power systems
- Experience working directly with utility clients
- Strong ability to balance technical excellence, cost efficiency, and project deadlines
- Exposure to renewable energy projects preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
