Director of Power Generation - Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and best practices for power generation engineering department.
• Identify opportunities for growth in areas such as grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and microgrid development.
• Align engineering services with evolving industry trends and client needs.
• Business Development
• Serve as a key client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing electric utility clients.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client presentations to secure new work.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to expand the firm’s power generation engineering services.
• Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical engineering aspects of power generation facilities.
• Serve as the Professional Engineer (PE) of Record for mechanical engineering designs and deliverables.
• Lead the design and review of mechanical systems including:
• o Boilers and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs)
• o Steam and combustion turbine systems
• o Balance-of-plant mechanical systems
• o Cooling water systems
• o Fuel handling and fuel gas systems
• o HVAC and ventilation systems
• o Piping systems and pipe stress analysis
• o Fire protection systems
• o Water treatment and wastewater systems
• o Thermal and process equipment
• o District energy systems
• Ensure all engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, equipment selections, studies, drawings, and construction documents meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Establish mechanical engineering standards, design procedures, and quality control processes for the organization.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting activities.
• Project Delivery and Resource Management
• Oversee the power engineering project portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, and workload distribution across the engineering team.
• Monitor project performance and ensure client satisfaction.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineers, planners, and designers within the department.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and professional growth.
• Support training and development initiatives to strengthen technical expertise across the team.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems associated with electric power generation facilities.
• Strong understanding of thermal power plant design, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience with gas-fired generation, reciprocating engine facilities, combustion turbines, steam
• generation systems, renewable generation facilities, and/or microgrid applications.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, AWWA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Experience performing equipment selection, piping design, mechanical system analysis, and thermal process evaluations.
• Strong client engagement and consulting skills with the ability to assess project risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience using industry-standard mechanical engineering and design software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with electric utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, or industrial power generation clients preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10-15+ years of mechanical engineering experience related to electric power generation facilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams, projects, or technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience serving as lead mechanical engineer for power generation projects.
• Experience supporting engineering design through construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Licensure
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Ability to obtain multi-state licensure through comity required.
• This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and more.

Experience

• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for industrial, utility, or power generation projects preferred.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for industrial, utility, or power generation projects preferred.