Director of Engineering - Power Delivery
About The Position
Paradigm Power Delivery, a Babcock Power company, is seeking a Director of Engineering to play a pivotal role in building an engineering organization, overseeing project design, optimizing design strategies, and ensuring engineering teams deliver high-performance, scalable, cost-effective solutions in power delivery construction. This role involves advising management and leading efforts in the design, specification, and review of technical documents for substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and energy storage facilities. The Director will also participate in strategic business development and yearly business strategy, develop and implement engineering best practices and standard processes, ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements, and collaborate with various teams to align engineering efforts with business goals. Additionally, the role includes providing estimates, technical advice, risk assessment, problem resolution, managing departmental operations, participating in trade associations, and ensuring successful project execution.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or related discipline.
- Deep understanding of transmissions, distribution, substations and power systems.
- Twelve plus years of engineering design experience with at least 8 years in power delivery.
- The ability to balance technical excellence, cost efficiency, and project deadlines.
- Experience working with Utilities in Power Delivery.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to the renewable energy market is preferred.
- PE preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advise management and lead efforts in the design, specification, and review of technical documents required for the permitting and construction activities of substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and energy storage facilities.
- Participate in the development of the strategic business development plan and the yearly business strategy.
- Develop and implement engineering best practices.
- Development and implement standard engineering processes in accordance with industry standards and business goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with project management, estimating, procurement, and business development teams to align engineering efforts with strategic business goals.
- Provide estimates of the activities, schedule and resources required to complete a project.
- Provide technical advice, technical risk assessment and problem resolution in area of functional responsibility.
- Manage the day-to-day operational activities of the department.
- Actively participate in trade and technical associations.
- Ensure successful execution for all projects.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!
- Wellness Programs and Awards
- Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Eligible for annual bonus
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
