Independent Engineering Director

Independent Engineering Director

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Independent Engineering Director | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0036036] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States.

The Independent Engineering Director | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0036036] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Program Manager.

We seek Independent Engineering Director | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0036036] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Independent Engineering Director [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected).

The Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services Program Director serves as Overall IE technical authority and DOE/LPO-facing lead. Serves as a Independent Engineering Director within the Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs.

Serve as a Independent Engineering Director - Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance Specialist (Labor Category: Program Manager II) to provide Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance / Technical as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services. This includes activities that address and Directs independent engineering advisory approach, coordinates technical workstreams, and ensures COR priorities are addressed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Independent Engineering Director | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0036036]

Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on executive oversight of independent engineering services, multidisciplinary integration, and DOE stakeholder engagement. Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including IE governance, executive reviews, quality control, staffing strategy, and independent opinions. Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.

The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States). Initially identified Work Site Address (Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected): 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Independent Engineering Director | Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance [DOE0036036] Candidates:

15+ years of progressive energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering experience; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams, client delivery, and senior stakeholder engagement for federal, lender, or owner-side programs.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field. PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials preferred where applicable.

15+ years of progressive energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering experience; 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams, client delivery, and senior stakeholder engagement for federal, lender, or owner-side programs.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services / Program Governance Functional Area Activities.

Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; executive oversight of independent engineering services, multidisciplinary integration, and DOE stakeholder engagement; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.

Competencies Required

• Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Ancillary role detail: may participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
• The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO-supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle. DOE financing activities that support U.S. energy infrastructure, energy security, domestic production, and strategic energy investments. The financing authority itself would typically be administered through the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO).
• The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for providing Direct loans, loan guarantees, credit assistance, and project finance support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States. The LPO evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made.
• Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects. DOE/LPO frequently requires independent technical reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, and institutional project finance investors. An EDF-style Independent Engineering engagement could include:
• - Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production | Reservoir development | Drilling programs)
• - Midstream (Pipeline