Director of Power Generation – Mechanical

Vantage Point Solutions is a consulting firm specializing in engineering and technology solutions for electric utilities and cooperatives. Our team supports clients with power systems engineering, including generation, transmission, distribution, substation, and SCADA design, while also advancing initiatives in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and microgrid development. We are committed to delivering innovative and reliable solutions that help utilities strengthen and modernize their infrastructure.

The Director of Power Generation – Mechanical is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, technical excellence, and growth of Vantage Point Solutions’ mechanical power generation engineering practice.

This position serves as the firm’s lead mechanical engineer for power generation projects and is responsible for the design, oversight, and quality assurance of all mechanical systems associated with conventional, renewable, distributed generation, and microgrid facilities.

The Director provides technical leadership for complex generation projects, serves as the Professional Engineer of Record for mechanical engineering deliverables, and ensures compliance with applicable industry codes, regulations, and standards. This role combines advanced mechanical engineering expertise with leadership, client engagement, project execution, business development, and staff development responsibilities.

The successful candidate will oversee mechanical engineering operations, mentor engineering staff, support business growth initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to utility, cooperative, municipal, and industrial clients.

• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and best practices for power generation engineering department.
• Identify opportunities for growth in areas such as grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and microgrid development.
• Align engineering services with evolving industry trends and client needs.

• Serve as a key client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing electric utility clients.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client presentations to secure new work.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to expand the firm’s power generation engineering services.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical engineering aspects of power generation facilities.
• Serve as the Professional Engineer (PE) of Record for mechanical engineering designs and deliverables.

Lead the design and review of mechanical systems including:

• Boilers and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs)
• Steam and combustion turbine systems
• Balance-of-plant mechanical systems
• Cooling water systems
• Fuel handling and fuel gas systems
• HVAC and ventilation systems
• Piping systems and pipe stress analysis
• Fire protection systems
• Water treatment and wastewater systems
• Thermal and process equipment
• District energy systems

• Ensure all engineering deliverables including calculations, specifications, equipment selections, studies, drawings, and construction documents meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Establish mechanical engineering standards, design procedures, and quality control processes for the organization.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and operational troubleshooting activities.

• Oversee the power engineering project portfolio to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, and workload distribution across the engineering team.
• Monitor project performance and…