Director of Engineering & Asset Management

Goodwin Recruiting; Hampden (ME); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and bereavement leave

HSAs and FSAs

Job summary

Director of Engineering in Maine leads engineering, asset management, and system operations for a utility with the highest solar penetration in North America. The role focuses on capital planning, regulatory work, and mentoring managers rather than hands-on design, with a hybrid work schedule and relocation support.

Ideal candidate brings 10+ years of leadership, broad cross-disciplinary experience, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of senior leadership and management experience.
• Experience leading large cross-disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Regulated environment experience or ability to learn capital planning quickly.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to relocate to the Bangor area.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission and distribution strategy and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the asset management team that develops the company's capital plan.
• Ensure capital dollars are directed to the right projects and investments.
• Support the development of defensible regulatory cases and testimony for the state commission.
• Lead engineering, system operations, field technician, and AMI teams through layers of managers.
• Manage both capital and O&M budgets in line with business strategy.
• Guide long-term system planning that supports the growth of distributed generation.
• Develop and mentor the managers and program leaders on the team.
• Support system restoration and emergency operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulated environment

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Director of Engineering in Maine leads engineering, asset management, and system operations for a utility with the highest solar penetration in North America. The role focuses on capital planning, regulatory work, and mentoring managers rather than hands-on design, with a hybrid work schedule and relocation support.

Ideal candidate brings 10+ years of leadership, broad cross-disciplinary experience, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment.