Vice President, Engineering Services

Actpowerservices; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Actpowerservices based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is looking for a VP of Engineering Services to enhance Engineering and Operational Technology services for solar and BESS assets. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in complex technical scopes such as SCADA and performance engineering.

The successful candidate will design the Engineering Services team, establish a culture of technical excellence, and develop innovative new service offerings. Actpowerservices offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in solar, power, or related infrastructure.
• Deep experience in at least one SCADA, performance engineering, or power systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Engineering and Operational Technology services.
• Design and scale Engineering Services team structure.
• Develop new service offerings and identify monetization opportunities.

Skills

Leadership of technical teams

SCADA / controls

Performance engineering

Power systems engineering

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to license

Job description

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world‑class team, state of the art technology, and best‑in‑class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

Reporting to the SVP of Technical Services, the VP of Engineering Services will lead ACT to the development of Engineering and Operational Technology services to improve performance, revenue and valuation of Solar, BESS assets as they mature.

Work with the SVP of Technical Services to identify market opportunities, manage team utilization. Engage portfolio engineers and clients to identify new mandates and develop the teams as we scale services.

Key Responsibilities

Build the Organization

• Design and scale Engineering Services team structure
• Recruit and mature teams subject matter experts
• Establish culture of technical excellence and accountability

Technical Leadership

• Own all complex technical scopes:
• SCADA, OT, performance engineering, modeling
• Standardize engineering methodologies and deliverables
• Ensure consistency and quality across all projects

Operating Model Development

• Implement intake, prioritization, and delivery processes
• Define SLAs between Engineering Services and Portfolio teams
• Drive utilization and efficiency metrics

Cross-Functional Integration

Partner with

• Portfolio Management (client interface)
• Field Operations (execution)
• Commercial team (scope development)
• Serve as senior technical authority for the organization

Innovation & Growth

• Develop new service offerings (optimization, analytics, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to monetize engineering capabilities
• Drive adoption of advanced tools and platforms

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in solar, power, or related infrastructure. PE or ability to license preferred
• Deep experience in at least one:
• SCADA / controls
• Performance engineering
• Power systems engineering
• Proven leadership of technical teams
• Experience scaling engineering or services organizations
• Strong commercial awareness (not purely academic)

Success Profile

• Builder, not maintainer
• Balances technical depth with business impact
• Can operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Respected by engineers and trusted by executive

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance

Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.