Engineering Director - Power Systems & EPC Leadership

Alva Energy; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alva Energy, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead engineering for large nuclear power uprate projects. This role involves overseeing multi-discipline teams and ensuring successful project execution from early-stage design to field implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have 10–15 years of relevant experience in power plant systems, project engineering, and stakeholder management. An opportunity for leadership in a pioneering environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in power plant systems engineering or leading large projects.
• Extensive knowledge of steam cycles and power conversion systems.
• Experience managing engineering teams across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑discipline engineering delivery.
• Own plant power integration and system design.
• Manage EPCs and engineering contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering management

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Alva Energy, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead engineering for large nuclear power uprate projects. This role involves overseeing multi-discipline teams and ensuring successful project execution from early-stage design to field implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have 10–15 years of relevant experience in power plant systems, project engineering, and stakeholder management. An opportunity for leadership in a pioneering environment awaits.