Director of Engineering

Energy Systems Group (ESG); United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a Director of Engineering to join their Public Sector Southwest team. This virtual role involves leading business development, optimizing operational performance, and supporting the engineering team in project execution. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in engineering and have at least 10 years of experience in the industry, with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Highly competitive salaries

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily business development activities.
• Develop and execute the company's overall mission and strategic goals.
• Provide clear direction to the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Strategic vision

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Director of Engineering to join our Public Sector Southwest team. This position will be virtual, but the candidate should reside in Southwest Region (CO, TX, NM). The position requires frequent travel up to 50%, including overnight stays.

The ideal candidate for this position must have outstanding leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills. This individual must thrive in an innovative, dedicated, and collaborative company culture. This individual will be responsible for leading and managing daily business development activities across the organization to achieve business goals and maximize profitability. Duties include guiding staff, setting performance objectives, establishing best practices, evaluating team performance, optimizing operational excellence, and ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld.

The Essential Functions Of The Position Include

• Support with developing and executing the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company initiatives
• Identify opportunities to maximize the company's operating performance and achieving its financial goals
• Contribute to innovations, strategic project development, and the profitability of the company
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions
• Coordinate and participate in internal risk mitigation meetings across the organization
• Provide clear and concise direction to the engineering team
• Support engineering resources during project site assessments
• Assess existing building systems operating condition and performance
• Partner with the business development and project implementation teams for a seamless delivery through all project phases
• Identify opportunities for energy and water conservation, on-site power generation, and resource conservation
• Support the engineering team with preparing scopes of work, savings calculations, draft M&V plans, and investment grade audit reports
• Carefully evaluate internal tools (e.g. Project Development Tool) during the project development phase for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with project teams to identify and understand the client’s objectives. Clearly communicate these priorities to the engineering team assigned to the project and ensure they are addressed
• Serve as the primary technical resource in communications and presentations with the client
• Review, analyze and prepare conceptual and detailed design documents, bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for facility improvement measures (FIM)
• Assist with coordinating vendors and installation contractors for scoping and pricing or proposed FIMs
• Provide engineering guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including savings calculations, proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations
• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide engineering and project development best practices
• Effectively recruit, cultivate, and maintain top-notch talent. Develop junior staff to the next level by setting expectations, providing effective (positive and critical), and promoting growth opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, strategies, industry developments and standards.
• Participate in local industry organizations (e.g. AEE, ASHRAE, etc.) and encourage community involvement
• Maintain knowledge of existing and upcoming building and energy codes that directly impact our core business
• Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise. Quickly address internal and external escalating issues
• Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment for the entire staff
• Develop relationships with vendors, contractors and other like-minded companies that support our projects
• Consistently meet internal and external deadlines
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Promote an injury free work environment
• Promote a productive working atmosphere, and champion continuous improvement efforts
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Your Background Includes

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field of study
• 10+ years of industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
• Extensive knowledge of performance contracting, design-build construction, and delivery of projects to the MUSH market
• Proven track record of success and demonstrated leadership skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• An innovative and motivational mentality
• Strategic vision with the ability to execute
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage and mentor junior staff
• Exemplary project management skills
• Confident and goal oriented
• Current working knowledge of the industry and the willingness to maintain and grow your knowledge
• Ability to travel up to 50%
  
  

What We Bring To You

• Professional growth and development programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and family
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
• Salary Range: $135,000 to $185,000, commensurate with experience
  
  

We Want You To Know

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

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