Director, Innovative Power Generation Engineering

National Grid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 211,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Ventures is seeking a Director, Power Engineering Development to lead the power generation engineering group across front-end design and development for NGV US. Hybrid work options include Waltham, MA, Boston, MA, or Brooklyn, NY.

You will drive technical standards, engage OEMs, and support commercial teams while guiding projects from concept through to commissioning. Travel 40%–50% across the US is required. Strong leadership and energy domain expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in energy project development with leadership across multiple asset classes.
• Experience taking generation projects through FEED and into construction/operations.
• Direct experience with OEMs and suppliers; familiarity with large load sectors desirable.
• Strong knowledge of generation tech, interconnection processes and contracting models.

Responsibilities

• Establish and Lead NGV's power generation engineering group across development phases.
• Develop front-end designs for gas, solar, wind, and BESS; enable commercial growth.
• Coordinate across NGV US teams and with legal, finance, procurement and operations.
• Support project approvals, risk management and stage-gate governance.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering leadership

Power generation

Stakeholder collaboration

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree / MBA preferred

Job description

National Grid Ventures is seeking a Director, Power Engineering Development to lead the power generation engineering group across front-end design and development for NGV US. Hybrid work options include Waltham, MA, Boston, MA, or Brooklyn, NY.

You will drive technical standards, engage OEMs, and support commercial teams while guiding projects from concept through to commissioning. Travel 40%–50% across the US is required. Strong leadership and energy domain expertise are essential.