Director, Thermal Engineering Development & EPC

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Position Title:

Director, Thermal Engineering Development

Reports To:

VP, Development

Direct Reports:
Yes Functional Unit:
Development

FLSA Status:
Exempt Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:

New York City,
Charlotte, or
Denver

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility‑scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation.

Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See  for more information.

The Director, Thermal Engineering Development, is responsible for engineering design and procurement processes for Onward Energy’s development activities. This role is critical in ensuring that projects across multiple technologies, with a primary focus on thermal, are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in technical design, equipment procurement, EPC negotiation, project management and plant operations within the energy industry.

• Project Management
  :
  Oversee the planning, design, engineering and procurement phases of all projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the specified quality standards
• Equipment evaluation, selection, and validation
• Plant electrical, structural, mechanical, and civil engineering design
• Plant costing and scheduling for development and construction
• Assisting with the development of permitting and siting criteria
• Negotiating owners' engineering service agreements, equipment supply and maintenance agreements and EPC agreements
• Negotiating and managing independent engineering agreements
• Evaluation of commercial risks associated with engineering/technical‑based contracts, and
• Development of technical engineering documents
• Key Industry Relationships and Contact Negotiation
  :
  Expand existing company relationships focused on major equipment suppliers, EPC and engineering contractors. Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with terms, schedules, and specifications
• Risk Management
  :
  Identify and mitigate risks associated with design engineering, procurement, and construction processes. Ensure that all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate and ensure alignment across all departments, including development, environmental, safety, finance, legal, asset management, and operations, etc.
• Budget Oversight
  :
  Manage development and construction budgets. Ensure that projects are delivered within approved financial parameters
• Regulatory and Industry Awareness
  :
  Stay informed of industry trends, key regulatory changes (tariffs, permitting, etc.) and technology advancements
• Corporate Culture
  :
  Embrace Onward Energy’s culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning
• Ability to manage complex projects efficiently and resolve issues effectively
• Proficiency in common engineering and project management software and tools
• A natural self‑starter who is comfortable in a lean, collaborative team
• Exceptional work ethic with team first mentality

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to climb over, through and move plant equipment as needed
• Ability to travel as needed to support the work – approximately 10%

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace the…