Director of Traditional Energy

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Remote

About The Position

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We are looking for a Director of Traditional Energy to lead pre-construction efforts for natural gas-fired generation projects. This role sits at the center of early-stage project development, bringing together engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure projects are well-defined, de-risked, and set up for successful execution. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, advising on technical decisions, and driving alignment across teams during the most critical phases of development. This is a highly impactful opportunity to help shape the direction of major energy projects from day one, working closely with experienced teams, influencing key decisions, and ensuring complex infrastructure projects are set up the right way from the start.

Requirements

You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
7+ years of experience in traditional energy development and/or construction
Strong background in natural gas generation or similar conventional energy infrastructure
Experience working across pre-construction, engineering, and project execution
Ability to evaluate technical designs, schedules, and cost structures at a high level
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-disciplinary teams
Strong communication and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience supporting large-scale energy or infrastructure projects from concept through execution
Willingness or ability to relocate to Las Vegas, NV

Responsibilities

Lead and advise on conceptual design and front-end engineering for natural gas-fired generation facilities
Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments
Coordinate pre-construction deliverables across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
Provide high-level input on the selection of major equipment and systems
Review engineering documentation to ensure alignment with project specifications and industry standards
Identify opportunities to optimize performance, efficiency, and constructability
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and ensure clear communication throughout pre-construction
Act as a key technical and strategic advisor to internal stakeholders and project leadership