Software Engineering Director

What You Can Expect

The Controls Engineering Director manages a group of Controls and SCADA Engineers that oversee projects’ technical aspects are per Broadview and ENGIE standards and meets objectives set forth for each project. In this role you will collaborate with other departments and ensure the long term goals and objectives are taken in to consideration. Coordinate with EPC partners to ensure alignment on expectations and group goals. This position can sit in Houston, TX, or remote Oakland, California reporting to Vice President, CTO ENGIE FlexGen NorAm

- Leadership & Management: Lead and develop the Broadview Controls Engineering department. Direct, oversee, and manage all Controls engineering activities in support of new and existing 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 Controls 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 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 Controls 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 development 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

- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, providing you with a strong technical foundation in engineering principles, design standards, and industry practices. In lieu of a degree, we will accept an equivalent combination of professional experience in which you gained hands-on expertise such as managing complex engineering projects, applying technical knowledge to solve real-world problems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions

- You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in energy-related engineering activities. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly valued, and we welcome candidates with equivalent experience or other relevant certifications

- You are an experienced engineering leader with significant expertise in managing energy-related projects and activities

- You have excellent interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

- You have strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create clear and impactful presentations

- You are knowledgeable in analyzing, interpreting, and visually presenting business and technical data to support decision-making

- You are knowledgeable in addressing complex engineering, process, and operational challenges with innovative, effective solutions

Additional Details

- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy,consisting of a minimum three (3) days in office and two (2) remote

- 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 comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range:

$171,700 - $263,235 USD annually

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

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

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.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment 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 Renewables

Division: REN NORTHAM - US

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

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

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree