Director of Engineering – Microgrid Solutions

Penn Entertainment

3d•Remote

About The Position

The global energy landscape is rapidly changing, and WattBridge is here to accelerate that change. From the decommissioning of high-carbon power assets, accelerated expansion of renewable energy resources as baseload power, to the advent of the prosumer. The volatility on today's energy grid has never been greater. WattBridge was conceived by power industry experts to enable the sustained integration of highly efficient, reduced carbon dispatchable power generation assets on our national energy grid. We are primed for the Energy Transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet peaking-power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 900,000 sq. ft of facilities and equipment, including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready string-test facility that enables full-speed, full-load testing. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own peaking-power installations. We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess the specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. WattBridge, the world’s preeminent LM6000 delivery platform, is seeking a Director of Engineering – Microgrid Solutions to lead all technical project planning and delivery for our platform focused on Data Center Campus style development. The role will be focused on planning and implementing BESS, recip engine, and control system solutions in collaboration with third party suppliers, complimenting a base power block of our own aeroderivative technology. WattBridge developed, financed, built, owned and operated the world’s largest LM6000 portfolio consisting of 2400 MW’s from 2019 thru 2026. The platform raised over $2BN in capital and is now partnered with Energy Capital Partners as our majority sponsor. With competitive advantages in secured power equipment as an OEM, a proven track record in building out a 2400 MW portfolio, and a fully vertically integrated execution platform, we are well positioned to be highly successful in the data center industry. The primary focus of this role will be leading all microgrid and controls solutions efforts intended to compliment the large-scale natural gas generation development co-located with a data center. This leadership role will drive the technical vision for microgrid projects while guiding engineering teams through all phases of development-from concept and design through commissioning and long-term operations. The role will work our aero focused internal technical team and externally thru third party suppliers to estimate, plan, scope and install complete microgrid solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in microgrid design, construction, commissioning, and operation, including hands-on project delivery and operational support.
Strong understanding of microgrid architecture, system controls, battery storage systems (BESS), distributed generation, and grid integration.
Proven success leading complex distributed energy projects, particularly microgrid deployments across multiple sites.
Expertise in regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and engineering standards related to microgrid and BESS projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage technical teams, project budgets, and schedules for large-scale engineering initiatives.
Exceptional communication and client engagement skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, client-focused solutions.
Experience with project management tools and field operations technology used to support microgrid deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Responsibilities

Lead internal and external engineering teams to deliver microgrid projects that meet high standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
Serve as the chief technical authority on microgrid and onsite energy systems, overseeing system design, integration, commissioning, and optimization.
Direct and coordinate feasibility studies, site assessments, technical proposals, and project plans for microgrid development.
Partner with clients to assess operational needs, develop customized microgrid solutions, and support implementation and ongoing system performance.
Implement engineering best practices for microgrid controls, battery storage integration, distributed generation, and system reliability.
Drive technical innovation to enhance scalability, interoperability, and resilience of microgrid systems across diverse environments.
Ensure all projects meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting guidelines.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Mentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and industry stakeholders to keep WattBridge at the forefront of microgrid technology.