Director of Power Development & Grid Interconnection

RWR Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RWR Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering & Interconnection to provide technical leadership for energy development projects.

The role focuses on engineering strategy, grid interconnection, feasibility studies, and coordination with utilities, regulators, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy project development, with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, electrical engineering, or related industries.
• Experience supporting the development or execution of large-scale capital projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both engineering and business stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, transmission systems, or grid interconnection processes.
• Experience working with utilities, engineering consultants, contractors, or energy developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and technical activities supporting the development of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project feasibility, technical evaluations, engineering studies, and development planning.
• Develop and manage grid interconnection strategies, including coordination with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory organizations.
• Evaluate technical risks, project requirements, and potential impacts on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Manage relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment providers, and other technical partners.
• Support project planning, budgeting, procurement, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with development, construction, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Provide technical guidance on power generation, electrical systems, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering activities align with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, project delivery, and technical oversight.

Skills

Grid interconnection

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

Power generation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Advanced engineering degree

Job description

RWR Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering & Interconnection to provide technical leadership for energy development projects.

The role focuses on engineering strategy, grid interconnection, feasibility studies, and coordination with utilities, regulators, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy project development, with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams from