Engineering Director

LVI Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Manager or Director of Engineering to provide technical leadership across the development and execution of large-scale power generation projects. The role will guide multidisciplinary teams through development, design, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will oversee design across mechanical, electrical, controls, civil and process disciplines, lead vendor and contractor engagements, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in power generation engineering, power plant development, and EPC project execution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine power generation, combined-cycle facilities, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities from development through commissioning of large-scale power projects.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and process design efforts.
• Manage equipment selection and specification for gas turbines, HRSGs, generators, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Serve as the technical lead for EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Review deliverables, resolve issues, ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Support procurement activities, contract reviews, vendor negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to project development, technology assessments, cost estimates, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EPC project leadership

Technical mentorship

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading company is seeking a Manager or Director of Engineering to provide technical leadership across the development and execution of large-scale power generation projects. The organization develops, owns, and operates critical energy infrastructure supporting utilities, industrial customers, data centers, and other high-growth power users.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing next-generation energy solutions, including combined-cycle generation, peaking facilities, battery energy storage, and behind-the-meter power systems supporting rapidly growing energy demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage development and feasibility studies through detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Oversee conceptual and detailed design efforts across mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, and process engineering disciplines.
• Manage technical evaluation, selection, and specification of major power generation equipment, including gas turbines, HRSGs, generators, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Review engineering deliverables, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.
• Support procurement activities, contract reviews, vendor negotiations, and performance guarantee evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, startup, and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful project execution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams while promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to project development efforts, technology assessments, cost estimates, and strategic engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in power generation engineering, power plant development, and EPC project execution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine power generation, combined-cycle facilities, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.