An Energy Engineer designs and develops technologies that produce and store energy, particularly energy from sustainable sources such as wind and solar power. Develops ways for existing buildings and systems to become more energy efficient. May specialize in one type or field of energy production.
West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $200,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Construction procurement Project reporting Operational cost reduction Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Financial forecasting Environmental permitting Master's degree in business administration Project development phase management Natural gas compression Strategic goal setting Strategic management Renewable energy systems expertise (engineering specialty) Data center experience Project engineering Protective relaying Energy infrastructure construction projects HRSG Distribution switchgear Financial model construction Electrical generators Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Construction cost control Substation construction project experience Construction schedule coordination Project change management Construction contract negotiation Demand response Utility electrical systems Power plant experience Mechanical Engineering Full Job Description Position Overview The Director of Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of all owner-controlled energy infrastructure supporting hyperscale, AI/HPC, and mission-critical data center campuses. This executive leadership role oversees onsite power generation, substations, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, natural gas systems, battery energy storage, renewable energy integration, microgrids, and emerging technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The Director ensures that all energy infrastructure is delivered safely, reliably, on schedule, and at the lowest lifecycle cost while supporting aggressive development timelines. Working closely with Development, Utility Interconnection, Engineering, Preconstruction, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment OEMs, and Operations, the Director establishes the long-term power generation strategy for multi-gigawatt data center portfolios. Key Responsibilities Energy Infrastructure Strategy Develop the long-term energy infrastructure / power generation strategy supporting a portfolio of hyperscale AI and cloud data centers. Evaluate centralized versus distributed generation solutions. Develop scalable infrastructure standards for campuses ranging from 100 MW to 2+ GW. Evaluate lifecycle cost, reliability, carbon intensity, and operational flexibility across competing technologies. Support site selection by evaluating energy infrastructure opportunities and constraints. Onsite Power Generation Lead development and execution of onsite generation projects, including: Natural gas reciprocating engine plants Simple-cycle gas turbine facilities Combined-cycle power plants Dual-fuel generation systems Backup generation systems Black start capability Island mode operations Future hydrogen-ready generation Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Responsibilities include technology selection, owner's engineering oversight, EPC management, permitting support, commissioning, and operational readiness. Electrical Infrastructure Provide executive oversight of: Utility delivery substations Owner-owned substations Medium-voltage distribution systems High-voltage switchyards Gas-insulated substations (GIS) Air-insulated substations (AIS) Main transformers Generator step-up transformers Medium-voltage switchgear Protection and control systems SCADA integration Energy management systems (EMS) Fuel Infrastructure Lead development of: Natural gas pipeline interconnections Pressure regulation stations Metering facilities Gas compression (where applicable) LNG backup systems Fuel redundancy planning Hydrogen readiness assessments Fuel supply agreements Coordinate with pipeline operators, local distribution companies (LDCs), and interstate transmission providers. Energy Storage & Renewables Oversee evaluation and implementation of: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Solar generation Wind integration Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Hybrid generation systems Microgrids Peak shaving Demand response Grid services EPC & Project Delivery Lead all owner-side activities related to power generation EPC contracts.
Responsibilities include:
Scope development EPC procurement Technical bid evaluations Contract negotiations Cost control Schedule management Change management Quality assurance Commissioning oversight Commercial operation readiness Equipment Procurement Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead power generation equipment, including: Gas turbines Reciprocating engines Steam turbines HRSGs Transformers Switchgear Breakers Cooling systems Battery storage systems Inverters Compressors Gas equipment Protection systems Develop procurement strategies that reduce schedule risk while optimizing capital cost.
Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with:
Project Development Utility Interconnection Engineering Preconstruction Construction Operations Environmental Permitting Finance Legal Procurement Commercial Teams Coordinate all energy infrastructure milestones with overall campus development schedules. Risk Management Identify and mitigate project risks related to: Generation technology Fuel availability Equipment supply chain Long-lead procurement Environmental permitting Utility coordination EPC execution Commissioning Reliability Operational readiness Capital cost escalation Develop executive-level reporting and mitigation plans.
Financial Leadership Support:
CAPEX budgeting Lifecycle cost analysis Financial modeling Value engineering Technology selection EPC commercial negotiations Cost forecasting Investment committee presentations Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Experience 12+ years leading development or delivery of large energy infrastructure projects. Experience delivering projects exceeding $250 million in capital value. Direct experience with utility-scale power generation, substations, transmission infrastructure, or large industrial energy systems. Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, utilities, IPPs, EPC firms, or major industrial facilities. Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams. Preferred Technical Experience Candidates should possess experience in several of the following areas: Gas-fired power generation Combined-cycle plants Reciprocating engine facilities Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Utility substations Transmission systems Medium-voltage distribution Protective relaying SCADA and EMS Natural gas pipeline infrastructure Renewable energy integration Microgrids Reliability engineering Commissioning Owner's engineering EPC contracting FERC and NERC compliance Data center electrical infrastructure AI/HPC campus power systems Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development (preferred) Core Competencies Strategic planning Infrastructure development Energy systems engineering Commercial negotiation EPC management Capital project execution Financial acumen Risk management Cross-functional leadership Executive communication Decision making Success Metrics The Director of Energy Infrastructure will be measured by: On-time delivery of all energy infrastructure milestones. Safe and successful commissioning of generation and electrical systems. Achievement of required reliability and availability targets. Effective management of capital budgets and schedules. Successful procurement of long-lead equipment. Readiness of energy infrastructure to support data center commissioning. Minimization of lifecycle operating costs. Successful integration with utility infrastructure and campus operations. Development of scalable energy standards across the project portfolio.
