VP of Engineering, Power

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.