Chief Engineer, HyperGrid Campus

Fermi America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi America is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering strategy for Project Matador's HyperGrid campus. This executive owns the engineering standards, design basis, and technical decisions from conceptual design and FEED through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.

The role requires a PE license in Texas (or reciprocal) and 15+ years of leadership in power infrastructure, with proven experience directing multiple engineering partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Essential).
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations on major capital projects ($500M+ CAPEX).
• Strong track record of managing EPC contractor deliverables and OEM interfaces.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the engineering strategy for Project Matador across gas, BESS, grid, and data center power.
• Lead engineering standards, codes of practice, and design verification across all disciplines.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Power generation

Owner's Engineer

EPC management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Fermi America is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering strategy for Project Matador's HyperGrid campus. This executive owns the engineering standards, design basis, and technical decisions from conceptual design and FEED through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.

The role requires a PE license in Texas (or reciprocal) and 15+ years of leadership in power infrastructure, with proven experience directing multiple engineering partners