VP, Technical Services

ENFRA; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA in Metairie, LA seeks a Vice President of Technical Services to lead practices, procedures, and systems for a profitable engineering organization within our Energy-as-a-Service portfolio.

You will empower Directors, optimize energy efficiency processes, and guide workload planning while ensuring quality control and strategic growth across projects, with travel to job sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• OR 20+ years in Retro-Commissioning or commissioning with 7+ years of leadership.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, modification, and improvement of engineering projects and services; directs testing/maintenance processes and quality control.
• Delegate Directors to establish technical execution plans and communicate with the EaaS team.
• Oversee Energy Efficiency Application process for EaaS projects to maximize incentives and meet obligations.
• Work with Engineering Project Management to set workload priorities and schedules for EaaS projects.
• Review actual vs modeled savings and ensure actions to achieve energy outcomes.
• Coordinate corrective actions when projects miss targets.
• Develop processes to expedite energy savings delivery and organizational growth.
• Administrative duties.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Executive/people management

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management

Professional Engineer License

Job description

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

The Vice President of Technical Services is responsible for leading, delegating, and supporting the development of practices, procedures, and systems to support a continuously improving and profitable engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, modification, and improvement of company engineering projects and services; directs the design of testing and maintenance processes, and ensure quality control.
• Delegates and empowers Directors to establish technical execution plans, analyze team performance, and establish effective communication with the entire EaaS team.
• Oversees the Energy Efficiency Application process for EaaS projects to ensure maximum cost/benefit to the Company for procuring incentives and to meet any contractual obligations.
• Works with Engineering Project Management group to establish workload priorities and schedules to meet the outcome of EaaS projects.
• Reviews actual construction savings vs. modeled savings to ensure teams are taking the appropriate action to ensure the desired energy outcomes.
• Coordinates corrective action when EaaS projects are not achieving project outcomes.
• Coordinates the development of processes to expedite the delivery of energy savings on EaaS projects.
• Coordinates the development of efficient organizational structure, including the development of knowledge, skills and abilities; and establishes a succession plan to facilitate a steady and efficient organizational growth and efficiency.
• Administrative Duties.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management with 7+ years' of engineering leadership experience.
• OR 20+ years of relevant industry experience in Retro-Commissioning or commissioning with 7+ years' of leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry best practices.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare and higher education.
• Professional Engineer License.

Travel Requirements

• 30% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.