Director of Electrical Engineering – HV/MV Power Systems

Covanta

Maryland

On-site

USD 157,000 - 224,400

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d
401(k) plan
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team across North America. You will oversee HV/MV/LV electrical design for energy-from-waste facilities, guide capital projects, and collaborate with site/regional teams to enable growth initiatives.

Travel ~30% is expected. The role reports to the Vice President of Engineering and focuses on talent development, budgeting, and feasibility studies, with a broad scope across plant systems and safety

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 (Capital and O&M) and recommending solutions that balance technical and economic considerations.

Skills

Problem solving
Communication
Project management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Science (Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team across North America. You will oversee HV/MV/LV electrical design for energy-from-waste facilities, guide capital projects, and collaborate with site/regional teams to enable growth initiatives.

Travel ~30% is expected. The role reports to the Vice President of Engineering and focuses on talent development, budgeting, and feasibility studies, with a broad scope across plant systems and safety

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