Technical Director Job Alloway New Jersey USA,Engineering

Location: Alloway

Technical Director

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Our division provides Civil expertise across power generation and HV transmission including power plants, HV substation / HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Technical Director with experience of working for our key platinum clients including National Grid and SSE to join our Civil Team. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Technical Lead outlining Delivery plan for a coordinated civil design including earthworks, drainage, access roads and geotechnical aspects
Technical Subject Matter Expert within the team and division
Technical lead in understanding client standards and challenging the specifications to provide value engineering opportunities
Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
Approval of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages
Approval of Detailed Civil/Structural Design
Support for Senior and Principal Engineers leading Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
Approval of Specifications
Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse
Supporting Project Management (Programme, budget, resources and quality plan)

Candidate Specification:

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (British Standards, Eurocodes, NGTS)
Ensure technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals
Uphold Mott Mac Donald's PRIDE values in the project's technical culture
Proven track record as a Designer under CDM 2015
National Grid and SSE Specifications

Project Technical lead

Lead the Project Team in technical innovation and problem-solving
Ensure top-notch technical quality within scope, cost, and time
Collaborate with the Project Manager to build and resource the Design Team
Oversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve conflicts
Contribute to proposal writing with compelling content and accurate cost estimates
Lead Front End Engineering Design activities for structural components
Guide detailed designs for civil and structural components

Design Coordination and Collaboration

Excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, building services engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly
Effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in approval of detailed drawings for planning applications, FEED, and construction level detailed design packages
Compliance with relevant standards is crucial
Ability to manage and deliver designs in coordination with all relevant disciplines
Communication and Leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings
Demonstrable leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders

Essential

Experience:

Relevant experience in Civil Engineering
Energy project experience would be…