DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING - CARTER GLOBAL POWER
About The Position
The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading all engineering activities supporting the design, deployment, and operation of mobile and modular distributed power plants utilizing natural gas turbines and natural gas reciprocating engines. The individual in this role provides technical leadership across the full project lifecycle—from front-end engineering and design (FEED) through mobilization, installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance—for turnkey power solutions serving data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Operating within an owner-operator business model, the Director of Engineering ensures that all electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering deliverables are technically sound, standardized, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term asset ownership and operational performance.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter power systems
- Thorough understanding of distributed power generation solutions
- Demonstrated experience with natural gas turbines and/or reciprocating engines
- Familiarity with data center or mission-critical power applications
- Commercial acumen with strong technical depth
- Multidisciplinary engineering leadership
- Excellent driving record
- Willingness to travel overnight or out-of-town via car or airplane
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize (with changing priorities), multi-task, and address issues quickly and professionally
- Strong analytical skills
- Software Proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum ten years' experience in power generation or energy infrastructure
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience delivering turnkey, owner-operated power projects
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience with modular or mobile power plants
- Experience supporting long-term operations and maintenance of generation assets
Responsibilities
- Oversee design of generation systems to ensure requirements, performance guarantees, and commercial commitments are met on time and within budget
- Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle—from front-end engineering and design (FEED) through mobilization, installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance
- Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering deliverables are technically sound, standardized, cost-effective, and aligned with long-term asset ownership and operational performance
- Collaborate effectively across functions to achieve best results
- Develop customer-focused solutions
- Manage risk and make technical decisions
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to commercial, executive, and customer audiences
- Coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
- Promote a positive client experience and uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
