Lead Engineer (Technical Lead) – Power Generation Design

Role overview Serve as a senior technical lead helping build a power generation design team and deliver projects from early concepts through detailed engineering and construction. The work spans generation facilities and related power infrastructure, with responsibility for technical direction, team development, client relationships, and project execution.

Responsibilities - Set engineering standards and project execution approaches for power generation work. - Lead conceptual and detailed design for plant sites, generator systems, medium- and low-voltage distribution, balance-of-plant systems, and process controls. - Guide clients and design teams through projects that begin with early-stage concepts and continue through construction. - Create design templates, checklists, and quality assurance and review practices. - Coordinate integrated solutions with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and other disciplines. - Act as the technical authority in client meetings and design reviews while mentoring team members.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related field. - At least eight years of progressive engineering experience, including work as a lead engineer, owner’s engineer, or technical principal. - Four or more years supervising, mentoring, or leading technical staff. - Ability to lead technical work across multiple projects at once. - Strong understanding of power systems, generation interconnection, and high-voltage infrastructure. - Professional Engineer license and experience working in multidisciplinary design teams.

Nice to have Ten or more years in power generation, utility, or related industrial power design is preferred. Relevant project experience may include combined-cycle or simple-cycle plants, reciprocating engines, steam, battery energy storage, or microgrids. Initiative and comfort working autonomously are also valued.

Benefits and work setup The stated national annual salary range is $118,000–$243,000, varying by location, experience, and qualifications. Performance-based bonuses and merit increases may be available. Other benefits described include health, vision and dental coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, wellness programming, career development, and flexible work arrangements.