VP of Engineering, Power

Big Watt Digital, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Cash Bonus

Incentive Award Units

Rich medical, dental and vision

Short-term and long-term disability

Life Insurance

4 weeks PTO

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

Big Watt Digital, LLC in Houston seeks a strategic engineering leader to build and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team in the power sector.

You will own engineering standards, KPIs, budget, and scope, guiding interfaces with PMs, procurement, construction, startup, ES&H, and clients.

This senior role demands 15+ years in power, 10+ years leading diverse teams, and a commitment to safety, quality, and lifecycle value.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Engineering required.
• 10+ years managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• 15+ years in power industry.
• Process and systems oriented approach.
• Strong dedication to safety and diligence in a power environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across the business.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the engineering organization, including talent strategy, succession planning, and technical training.
• Develop and implement technical standards and all procedures and processes required to run an efficient engineering operation that can effectively support development, execution, and operations groups.
• Develop KPI for the engineering efforts and team and monitor progress against established KPI on a monthly basis.
• Lead lean multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, I&C, grid interconnection) supporting all engineering and technical needs of the Company.
• Develop the engineering budget (people, tools, studies, external advisors) and allocate resources across the project portfolio based on priorities.
• Participate in initial project planning and own and develop the engineering elements of projects.
• Collaborate with PM/Project Director/Project Executive, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Project Controls, and ES&H to align engineering deliverables.
• Develop procedures to review engineering design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and change orders; oversee bid analyses and vendor recommendations for critical equipment and materials.
• Approve plant configurations, technology selection, performance guarantees, and system integration to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency targets.
• Responsible for and approves all critical technical scope documentation; ultimately responsible for technical integration and interface management.
• Create an organization with continuous monitoring of engineering progress.
• Oversee Technical Risk Assessments and verification of safety protocols and QA plans.
• Effectively communicate complex technical issues and progress to clients, Project Directors/Executives, and managers.
• Oversee engineering deliverables for permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Drive value engineering, lifecycle cost optimization, and adoption of innovative technologies and digital tools.
• Provide technical governance for OEM and EPC contracts and support negotiation with EVP of Construction, Development, and Implementation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Engineering management

Power industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Build and develop the engineering organization, including talent strategy, succession planning, and technical training.
• Develop and implement technical standards and all procedures and processes required to run an efficient engineering operation that can effectively support development. execution, and operations groups.
• Develop KPI for the engineering efforts and team and monitor progress against established KPI on a monthly basis.
• Develop and lead a lean multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, I&C, grid interconnection) supporting all engineering and technical needs of the Company.
• Develop the engineering budget (people, tools, studies, external advisors) and allocate resources across the project portfolio based on priorities.
• Participate in initial project planning. Own and develop the engineering elements of projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager/Project Director/Project Executive, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Project Controls, and Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) teams to align engineering deliverables.
• Develop procedures to review engineering design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and technical aspects of change orders. Oversee bid analyses and vendor recommendations for procuring critical equipment and materials.
• Approve plant configurations, technology selection, performance guarantees, and system integration to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency targets.
• Responsible for and approves all critical technical scope documentation.
• Ultimately responsible for technical integration.
• Ultimately responsible for technical interface Management.
• Create an organization where continuous monitoring of engineering progress is achieved.
• Ultimately responsible for thorough Technical Risk Assessments and verification of compliance with safety protocols and the project’s Quality Assurance plan
• Effectively communicate complex technical issues and progress to clients, Project Directors/Executives, and functional managers.
• Ultimately responsible for the oversight of engineering deliverables for permitting, procurement, construction, in coordination with other groups and commissioning, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Drive value engineering, lifecycle cost optimization, and adoption of innovative technologies and digital tools.
• Provide technical governance for OEM and EPC contracts, including technical specifications, design reviews, and acceptance criteria.
• Support negotiation of OEM and EPC contracts along with the EVP of Construction, Development, and Implementation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• We are looking for a true Engineer with Masters or PhD in Engineering.
• Strong background in engineering with 10+ years managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• 15+ years in power industry.
• Process and systems oriented.
• Strong dedication to safety and diligence within a power environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders across the business.

HOW WE WORK

BUILD Create durable systems, not temporary fixes.|EXECUTE Move with urgency and accountability.|PARTNER Work across disciplines and stakeholders.|SCALE Design for the next campus, not just today.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary Big Watt Digital offers:

• Annual Cash Bonus
• Incentive Award Units
• Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• 4 weeks PTO
• Coming soon: 401(k) Plan with match

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Big Watt Digital is committed to building a high-performing team and providing equal employment opportunities consistent with applicable law. Employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, qualifications, and merit.