Director of Engineering-High Voltage-EPC

Rosendin•RREG TX Projects, TX

About The Position

The HV Director of Engineering provides company-wide direction, planning, management, and oversight of high-voltage engineering operations. The role contributes to strategic decision-making and processes with the Regional VP, Engineering, other Directors, and Officers. It manages engineering resources and budgets, develops technical talent, oversees design execution, quality assurance, and risk management, and partners with project and business leaders to deliver outcomes that support project objectives, client commitments, and organizational goals. The Director oversees the engineering operation across locations, plans and deploys staff, recruits and trains employees, and supports senior-level planning for engineering, detailing/modeling, and principal engineering work. The position also contributes to proposals, business development, pre-construction, estimating, client relationships, and securing new work. It may direct preliminary engineering and detailed design, handle sensitive project close-out and commissioning work, support dispute resolution and client negotiations, and perform technical reviews and site investigations as needed. The role is primarily office-based, with frequent use of computers and office equipment and occasional travel to project and construction sites. Travel may be up to 25% for site visits, client meetings, and industry events. Site visits may involve varying weather, loud noise, and other construction hazards, requiring appropriate PPE. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of all aspects of high-voltage systems electrical engineering, manufacturing, or technology.
Advanced knowledge of specific aspects of electrical design, construction, or manufacturing, typically with demonstrated expertise in one or two areas or HV Energy project types.
Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivation, proactivity, and ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or a related discipline; alternatively, a technical degree consistent with the area of expertise.
10 years of related work experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or able to obtain it within 24 months of employment.
Extensive knowledge of equipment and fluency in electrical system testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Provide company-wide direction, planning, management, and oversight of high-voltage engineering operations.
Provide input on strategic decision-making and processes to the Regional VP, Engineering, and other Directors and Officers.
Participate in senior manager planning for engineering, detailing/modeling, and principal engineering work.
Develop and oversee the Engineering operation across locations; plan staffing and skills, and recruit, train, and deploy staff throughout the firm.
Provide HR and budgetary oversight for the HV Engineering group.
Develop proposals, present and secure work, and support pre-construction, estimating, business development, lead development, and closing new work.
Direct preliminary engineering activities and work with Engineering Group and Team Leaders to develop detailed designs and final engineering products.
Direct significant project close-out, installation or manufacturing QA/QC, testing, and commissioning operations on behalf of Operations.
Represent the firm in dispute resolution, sensitive client work, and negotiations related to HV Engineering.
Develop action plans from executive-level guidance, including when guidance or goals are unclear or conflicting.
Develop complex project-specific work, including sequences of operations, equipment and system testing scripts, and complex engineering products.
Review and process equipment and system submittals; coordinate with structural, civil, process, and electrical trades; prepare and check designs; specify systems; and coordinate work with specifications, scope of services, and equipment procurement.
Visit project locations to assess existing conditions, test factory-built systems before shipment, conduct field investigations, oversee repairs or testing, and bring work to conclusion.
Conduct value engineering evaluations of fully engineered designs and coordinate design criteria with project budgets.
Research and resolve documentation interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates for correctness and completeness.
Prepare documentation for commissioning HV infrastructure projects.
Maintain external customer relationships throughout the relationship or project.
Work independently under the operating business plan and financial controls.