Mgr Renewable and Build Transfer Engineering

Job Description
- Mgr Renewable and Build Transfer Engineering (DEV
000S)

Job Description

Mgr Renewable and Build Transfer Engineering - ( DEV
000S )

JOB TITLE: Mgr Renewable and Build Transfer Engineering

REQUISITION : DEV
000S

DEPARTMENT: Generation Development

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS

PAY RANGE: $124,500 - $166,000

Scheduled

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

As Mgr Renewable and Build Transfer Engineering, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the execution of Solar, Battery Storage, and other future power generation projects including conventional resources. You will shape the engineering departments vision, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with division objectives and corporate goals. This role will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team and coordinate closely with the Owner’s Engineer, EPC Contractor, or Developer to ensure successful delivery of all phases—from design through commissioning.

This role requires a leader capable of influencing cross-functional teams, optimizing engineering performance and guiding long‑term asset strategy.

• Define and implement the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory frameworks, and future energy trends.
• Oversee the engineering execution of multiple concurrent renewable and build transfer projects, balancing tactical delivery with strategic foresight.
• Collaborate with leadership, operations, finance, and regulatory teams to ensure engineering decisions support broader organizational priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks, technical standards, and quality assurance protocols across all projects.
• Oversee engineering execution across all renewable and build transfer projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the Owner’s Engineer, EPC Contractor, Developer and internal stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
• Monitor and report on engineering progress, quality, and compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Support procurement and contract management for major equipment and engineering services.
• Facilitate resolution of technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Lead organizational change initiatives within the engineering function, including new process development, process reengineering, and long‑term planning for plant performance and reliability.
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Build a high‑performing engineering organization through succession planning, mentorship, and strategic workforce development
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and external partners.
• Encourage professional development through training, certifications, and industry engagement.
• Leads with a Positive Attitude and professional approach to interaction with internal and external personnel. Encourage employees to continually improve and provide avenues for success:
• • Continued Education
  • Training (Seminars, Conferences, EPRI participation, professional networks, etc.)

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. A Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management is preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. A minimum of eight years of experience in the electric utility field required and progressive engineering experience in generation, energy infrastructure and/or large‑scale industrial projects. Experience may include: design, reliability, construction, project management, and/or power plant…