Commissioning Director

What You Can Expect

As our Commissioning Engineering Director, you will lead a team of Commissioning Engineers and Technicians responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of project commissioning meet Broadview and ENGIE standards, as well as project-specific objectives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with long-term organizational goals. You’ll coordinate with Project Delivery, EPC, and OEM partners to establish and maintain clear expectations and shared objectives across all stakeholders.

This position may be based in Houston, TX or Oakland, CA, and reports to the Vice President, Chief Technical Officer of ENGIE FlexGen.

- Leadership & Management: Lead and develop the Broadview Commissioning Engineering department. Direct, oversee, and manage all Commissioning engineering activities in support of new projects. Develop and maintain, with assistance from other Broadview and Grid-Scale RFGBU team members as appropriate, relationships with engineering consultants and firms to deliver the engineering services required to support Broadview and Grid-Scale RFGBU business

- Project Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of all Commissioning Engineering for Grid-Scale Renewable activities, including energy storage, solar, wind, and grid interconnections. Ensure all solution proposals incorporate high-quality engineering designs addressing asset life cycle, process safety, constructability, and maintainability. Maintain and implement engineering and utility-scale renewable energy project standards

- Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate with other Broadview departments to ensure a smooth transition of utility-scale renewable projects through the design, development, implementation commissioning and operations phase. Coordinate with internal departments (project management, resource assessment, etc.) and external consultants to optimize projects. Establish and maintain feedback loops with Project Delivery, Project Management and Support

- Support Functions: Support requirement gathering, design and development and contracting processes

- Team Leadership and Development: Identify, recruit, and manage full-time Commissioning engineering staff in annual business plan and as unexpected needs arise. Ensure continuous improvement and learning within the team through relationships, market outreach, and consultant engagement. Stay up to date on new project requirements, industry developments, trends, and technologies

- Technical Guidance: Lead internal engineering support throughout project delivery, including engaging third-party consultants. Support design and delivery activities from mid-stage development through the start of operation. Develop and maintain relationships with engineering consultants and firms to deliver required services. Ensure all Broadview Operations & Project Delivery project and life cycle maintenance plans include appropriate engineering tasks, schedules, and budgets. Utilize ENGIE engineering resources from other Business Units to meet needs for expertise and cost minimization

- Business Continuity & Risk Management: Participate in the Broadview and Grid-Scale RFGBU Business Continuity and Emergency Response programs and facilitate appropriate plans across Grid-Scale RFGBU operations, including the proper addition of new facilities and operations

- Process Development: Establish and maintain a process for transitioning projects from Design to Delivery to Operation phases while de-risking projects all from an engineering and technical point of view. Participate in the design of business processes that facilitate engineering design, commercial offers, project delivery, operational readiness, and ongoing O&M of Grid-Scale RFGBU facilities. Support and participate if necessary, in the development, review, and monitoring of operations, delivery projects, and development activities with the Senior Leadership of Broadview and Grid-Scale RFGBU Operations & Project Delivery

What You’ll Bring

- Y ou hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer, or Electrical engineering. In lieu of a degree, we will accept a combination of years of experience and other education/certification experience for the role

- You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience commissioning battery energy storage systems (BESS) and/or solar and wind projects

- You have experience in energy-related engineering activities, with significant exposure to engineering management

- You hold strong interpersonal skills, a sharp attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

- You are knowledgeable in energy systems engineering and operational processes, with strong problem-solving abilities across technical and process-related challenges

- You are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and capable of analyzing and visually presenting complex business and technical information

Additional Details

- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

- Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips

- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record, for the use of hire cars or personal cars when traveling, to drive to site locations and meetings

- Must be willing and able to with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range:

$150,600 – $210,360 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Flexible Gen & Retail NORTHAM - FlexGen Support

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree