Director, Electrical Engineering — HV/MV Systems Lead

Reworld Waste; New Home (MO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 224,400; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team across North America, overseeing HV, MV, and LV infrastructure for energy-from-waste facilities. You will drive capital project designs, performance standards, and technical programs while coordinating with site teams and partners.

Travel about 30% is expected. The role reports to the VP of Engineering and emphasizes talent development, budgeting, feasibility studies, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal direction while providing guidance and support to a technical team of direct and indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Discipline/Design Engineering: Manage, prioritize, and assign work across the Electrical Engineering team and SMEs.
• Capital Projects: Lead electrical infrastructure design engineering for capital projects.
• Technical Programs: Lead technical programs of strategic importance to the company.
• Technical Standards: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Reworld’s Electrical specifications/design standards library.
• Operations Support: Provide engineering support to operations, including evaluation and implementation of technology upgrades aligned with the business needs.
• External Engineering Partners: Engage and manage outside engineering firms to deliver technically sound, business-feasible electrical designs.
• Front-End Loading (FEL): Lead front-end design activities for capital projects in alignment with FEL processes and tools.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Mentor, coach, and develop SMEs, including training on FEL tools and best practices.
• Feasibility Studies: Lead feasibility studies for new or retrofit designs, evaluating total cost of ownership and recommending solutions.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Science (Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Reworld Waste is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team across North America, overseeing HV, MV, and LV infrastructure for energy-from-waste facilities. You will drive capital project designs, performance standards, and technical programs while coordinating with site teams and partners.

Travel about 30% is expected. The role reports to the VP of Engineering and emphasizes talent development, budgeting, feasibility studies, and cross-functional