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
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.