Director of Electrical Engineering: HV/MV Systems Lead

Covanta; New Mexico; On-site; USD 157,000 - 224,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

Dental plans

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team supporting the Energy-from-Waste process across 30+ facilities in North America. You will guide electrical infrastructure across HV, MV, and LV systems, including breakers, transformers, MCCs, and protective relaying.

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will mentor SMEs, oversee capital projects and feasibility studies, and collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to align designs with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering/Science (Electrical Engineering) from an accredited institution.
• 15-20 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least five years in leadership.
• Experience with MV and HV systems, switchgear, transformers.
• Proven ability to manage technical teams and lead across project lifecycle.

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

Leadership

Talent management

Professional development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Science (Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Reworld seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the Electrical Design Engineering team supporting the Energy-from-Waste process across 30+ facilities in North America. You will guide electrical infrastructure across HV, MV, and LV systems, including breakers, transformers, MCCs, and protective relaying.

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will mentor SMEs, oversee capital projects and feasibility studies, and collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to align designs with business