Senior Director of Engineering – Energy & DER Solutions

Walker-Miller Energy Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services in Detroit seeks a Director of Engineering to lead complex cross-functional projects, including distributed energy resources and smart infrastructure initiatives. You will guide internal and external teams, manage scope, budgets, and timelines, and mentor junior project managers.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and a track record of delivering high-impact energy programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in energy engineering or DER integration.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams and complex programs.
• Strong knowledge of grid operations, DERs, and smart infrastructure initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-impact projects.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Mentor junior project managers and promote project management best practices across the organization.
• Provide on-site support and consulting for ongoing projects and submittals.

Skills

Distributed energy resources

Mobility services & infrastructure

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder management

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

PSCAD

PowerWorld

PSSE

EnergyPlus

Job description

Walker-Miller Energy Services in Detroit seeks a Director of Engineering to lead complex cross-functional projects, including distributed energy resources and smart infrastructure initiatives. You will guide internal and external teams, manage scope, budgets, and timelines, and mentor junior project managers.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and a track record of delivering high-impact energy programs.