Director, Power Development Engineering and Grid Interconnection

Director of Engineering & Interconnection

Location: Houston, TX or Pennsylvania

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Energy Infrastructure | Power Generation

About The Opportunity Richard, Wayne & Roberts is partnering with an established organization in the energy infrastructure sector seeking an experienced Director of Engineering & Interconnection .

This position will provide technical leadership across energy development projects, with responsibility for engineering strategy, grid interconnection, project feasibility, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation, electrical infrastructure, or energy project development, along with the ability to manage complex technical initiatives from early planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and technical activities supporting the development of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project feasibility, technical evaluations, engineering studies, and development planning.
• Develop and manage grid interconnection strategies, including coordination with utilities, transmission providers, and regulatory organizations.
• Evaluate technical risks, project requirements, and potential impacts on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Manage relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment providers, and other technical partners.
• Support project planning, budgeting, procurement, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with development, construction, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Provide technical guidance on power generation, electrical systems, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering activities align with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, project delivery, and technical oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, electrical engineering, or related industries.
• Experience supporting the development or execution of large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, transmission systems, or grid interconnection processes.
• Experience working with utilities, engineering consultants, contractors, or energy developers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects, evaluate engineering challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both engineering and business stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced engineering degree.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation or energy development projects.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO markets and grid interconnection requirements.
• Experience with natural gas generation, renewable energy, or energy storage projects.
• Background working for an energy developer, utility, EPC contractor, or engineering consulting firm.
• Experience managing external engineering teams and technical consultants.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial or mission critical infrastructure projects.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically experienced leader who can balance engineering expertise with business objectives.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects, working across different technical disciplines, and providing sound engineering recommendations to support long-term infrastructure development.

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within an established organization and contribute to the development of critical energy infrastructure.