Director of Engineering Power Infrastructure

Spencer Ogden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Director of Engineering for Power Infrastructure to lead engineering across large data centre and energy projects in the United States. The role focuses on behind-the-meter generation, battery storage, and hybrid power solutions, guiding design from development through construction support.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, coordinate with EPCs, OEMs and utilities, review contracts and equipment choices, and shape standards for repeatable

Qualifications

• Lead engineering from early development through construction support
• Assess feasibility, risk and constructability
• Work with EPCs, OEMs, utilities and external partners
• Review designs, equipment selections and contracts
• Support procurement, commercial discussions and project delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering across power projects
• Assess project feasibility, risk and constructability
• Work with EPCs, OEMs, utilities and external engineering partners
• Review technical designs, equipment selections and contracts
• Support procurement, commercial discussions and project delivery
• Develop engineering standards and repeatable project solutions

Skills

Lead engineering design

Feasibility & risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

12+ years in power generation/energy infrastructure

Job description

Director of Engineering – Power Infrastructure

A growing energy infrastructure business is looking for a senior engineering leader to support large-scale power projects for data centres and other high-demand customers.

The role will lead engineering from early development through construction support, with a focus on behind-the-meter generation, battery storage and hybrid power solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead technical design and engineering across power projects
• Assess project feasibility, risk and constructability
• Work with EPCs, OEMs, utilities and external engineering partners
• Review technical designs, equipment selections and engineering contracts
• Support procurement, commercial discussions and project delivery
• Develop engineering standards and repeatable project solutions

Candidate profile:

• 12+ years in power generation or energy infrastructure
• Experience with gas generation, turbines, engines, fuel cells and/or BESS
• Strong EPC/EPCM and large-project delivery experience
• Comfortable working across engineering, development and commercial teams
• Strong communicator with commercial awareness