Head of Operational Engineering and Controls
Core
Chief Engineer and final technical authority for power generation, controls, and electrical systems across a portfolio of natural gas, solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS) assets.
Role type
Senior IC engineering leader (Head of Operational Engineering and Controls)
Builds
Utility-scale power generation and data center infrastructure
Domain
Clean energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, mission-critical infrastructure
Required skills
electrical engineering, controls engineering, design review, field problem resolution, engineering standards development, team leadership, OKR framework, cross-functional lifecycle alignment, EPC/OEM management, technical dispute resolution
Preferred skills
commissioning large natural gas/solar/battery plants, grid interconnection, utility-scale controls, data center power systems, building engineering standards and playbooks
Technologies
natural gas, solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), grid interconnection, utility-scale controls
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for power generation, plant controls, and electrical equipment; Serve as final technical authority on design reviews and complex field problem resolution; Identify recurring technical issues and convert resolutions into repeatable engineering standards; Lead and develop multidisciplinary electrical and controls engineering teams; Drive cross-functional lifecycle alignment between Operations, Asset Management, and Engineering & Construction; Define technical expectations and manage EPC contractors and OEMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
