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Vice President Projects Hydro

Job in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, 27497, USA
Listing for: IDC Executive Search / Energy Only
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 250000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Vice President – Major Projects & Dam Safety Position Summary

The Vice President of Major Projects & Dam Safety reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer

and is responsible for leading the company's Capital Projects and Civil Engineering & Dam Safety organizations.

This executive is accountable for the planning, execution, and performance of the company's capital program while ensuring the safe operation, regulatory compliance, and long-term integrity of all dams and civil infrastructure. The role provides strategic leadership for project delivery, engineering, dam safety, capital planning, and organizational development.

  • Lead the company's capital projects, civil engineering, and dam safety functions.
  • Develop and execute long-term strategies for capital investment, infrastructure modernization, and asset reliability.
  • Advise the CEO and executive leadership team on capital planning, infrastructure risk, and major
  • Drive continuous improvement in project execution, engineering practices, and organizational performance.
Capital Projects
  • Direct execution of the capital portfolio, including major maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Establish project governance, portfolio prioritization, contracting strategies, risk management, and project controls.
  • Oversee capital forecasting, resource planning, contractor management, and performance metrics.
Dam Safety & Civil Engineering
  • Provide executive oversight of the company's Dam Safety Program and civil engineering activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FERC requirements, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), risk assessments, and remediation programs.
  • Maintain engineering standards supporting the long-term safety and reliability of hydroelectric assets.
Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Environmental, Legal, and Asset Management.
  • Present capital program and dam safety updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Support regulatory interactions and external stakeholder engagement.
Leadership & Talent Development
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering and project teams.
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability.
  • Develop organizational capability and succession planning.
  • Lead geographically dispersed teams.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; advanced degree desirable.
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in utilities, power generation, heavy infrastructure, or similar
  • Demonstrated success managing large capital programs and multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
  • Experience in dam safety, hydroelectric assets, or other safety-critical infrastructure preferred.
Core Competencies
  • Dam Safety & Civil Engineering
  • Financial & Capital Planning
Travel
  • Regular travel to hydroelectric facilities, project sites, and corporate offices.
  • Participation in emergency response activities as required
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