Head of Engineering, Thermal Power & CCS Innovation

Hyperion Search Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Search Ltd. seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technical development, design, and delivery for natural gas–fired power projects, with exposure to CCS and asset valuations.

The role partners with commercial, project development, finance, environmental, and asset management teams, guiding multi-disciplinary efforts to optimize project value and feasibility while driving decarbonisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required).
• 15+ years in energy sector engineering design/operations; at least 5 years on combustion turbine/reciprocating engine design, permitting, construction, or operations.
• Leadership track record building and guiding technical teams.
• Commercial acumen with equipment supply contracts, EP C agreements, and financial evaluations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical Team Leadership: mentor, supervise, and develop the engineering team to high performance.
• Project Development & Design: direct layout, conceptual designs, and technoeconomic evaluations for thermal power projects.
• Technology Selection & Procurement: lead technology evaluations and oversee procurement of equipment and EPC contracts.
• Project Delivery & Feasibility: oversee site feasibility reviews and multi-disciplinary project delivery on time and on budget.
• M&A and Asset Management Support: perform technical due diligence for acquisitions and monitor plant performance.
• Decarbonisation Initiatives: provide technical support for CCS, pipelines, and sequestration projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Financial/economic evaluations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree or MBA (Preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Hyperion Search Ltd. seeks a Director of Engineering to lead technical development, design, and delivery for natural gas–fired power projects, with exposure to CCS and asset valuations.

The role partners with commercial, project development, finance, environmental, and asset management teams, guiding multi-disciplinary efforts to optimize project value and feasibility while driving decarbonisation initiatives.