Job Description
Director, Engineering MC
Job Location:  Charlotte, NC 28202, United States (Remote)
Teams:  Engineering
Req Id:  3941
Posting Start Date:  10/18/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Remote
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Director, Project Engineering Operations provides leadership and oversight for engineering delivery across EPC and engineering-only work. The role owns the project integration and delivery elements of engineering execution, including integrated planning, project performance, portfolio risk, cross-functional coordination, and customer alignment, while partnering with Engineering & Design to ensure technical deliverables support Procurement, Construction, and project commitments. The role leads Market Project Engineering Managers and Senior Project Engineering Managers, sets clear expectations for delivery and performance, and partners with Operations and project teams to ensure engineering work is effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered in support of project commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the project integration and delivery elements of engineering execution across four markets, including integrated planning, project performance, portfolio risk, cross-functional coordination, and customer alignment; directly lead Senior Project Engineering Managers and Market Project Engineering Managers, set delivery priorities and leadership expectations, align resources and integrated plans, develop manager capability, and partner with Engineering & Design to ensure technical deliverables support Procurement, Construction, and project commitments. 
  • Own portfolio-level engineering delivery performance by reviewing schedule, cost, quality, interfaces, resource constraints, and project risk; anticipate emerging issues and drive timely decisions, escalation, and recovery actions that improve predictability and execution results
  • Integrate engineering with Construction, Operations, Project Controls, Procurement, Quality, and other functions by applying field and constructability perspective to information flow, sequencing, design decisions, and cross-functional interfaces throughout project execution
  • Align with customers, project leadership, and business development on engineering execution strategies, technical approaches, scope assumptions, risks, and delivery expectations while building relationships that support successful projects and future opportunities. 
  • Improve engineering execution by standardizing practical planning and management disciplines, using performance data and lessons learned, and coaching Senior Project Engineering Managers and Market Project Engineering Managers to resolve barriers, strengthen project leadership, and continuously improve delivery

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Advanced knowledge of power-generation engineering and EPC execution, with strong understanding of nuclear and fossil project environments and how engineering decisions affect construction and field execution
  • Ability to lead Project Engineering Managers across multiple markets by setting priorities, establishing accountability, coaching and developing manager capability, and aligning resources to delivery commitments.
  • Ability to develop and manage integrated engineering plans, assess portfolio-level schedule and execution risk, interpret performance indicators, and initiate timely corrective actions.
  • Ability to anticipate delivery constraints and make sound, timely decisions with incomplete information without allowing analysis to stall execution
  • Ability to influence and mobilize cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, including Operations, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, Quality, and discipline engineering functions.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with customers and project teams, communicate engineering delivery commitments and risk clearly, and support proposals, pursuits, and business-development activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering Required
  • 15+ years experience in engineering and project engineering experience in power generation. Experience should include EPC and engineering-only work, leading project engineering managers, prior design experience, and significant field or construction experience that supports sound constructability and execution decisions
  • Active PE License Preferred

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $169,600.00 - $254,400.00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements). 

 

We care about our employees and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members! 

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