Vice President, Engineering

About the roleThe Vice President of Engineering & Project Management is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, a leading U.S. hydropower operator. This role is responsible for overseeing all engineering and project management activities across our portfolio of hydropower assets. The Vice President of Engineering & Project Management will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable capital and maintenance projects, ensuring the long-term performance and resilience of our facilities.This position requires deep technical expertise in hydropower infrastructure, strategic planning, and executive-level leadership to drive innovation, compliance, and operational excellence in alignment with company goals and regulatory standards. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Engineering & Project Management is responsible for the following:What you’ll doEngineering LeadershipProvide executive oversight of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering functions.Ensure technical integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of all engineering work.Champion the implementation of innovative practices, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance asset performance and longevity.Project ManagementLead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital improvement and infrastructure modernization projects.Oversee the full project lifecycle: scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.Implement and enforce rightsized project management methodologies for scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control.Strategic and Operational PlanningContribute to corporate strategy development with a focus on infrastructure investment, regulatory trends, and environmental stewardship.Support the development and execution of long-range asset management and capital investment plans.Align project priorities with company-wide goals, financial targets, and stakeholder expectations.Leadership and Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff.Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Coordinate cross-functional efforts across operations, asset management, regulatory affairs, finance, and commercial strategy.Regulatory and Stakeholder EngagementEnsure all engineering and construction projects comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.Support the regulatory team in their liaison with regulatory agencies, contractors, community stakeholders, and industry partners.Prepare and present technical reports and project updates to executive leadership, board members, and regulatory bodies as needed.What Skills & Experience You’ll NeedBachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field, or transferable experience.Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible engineering and project leadership experience in the energy, industrial, or utility sector.At least 5 years in a senior or executive leadership role managing infrastructure projects.Deep knowledge of hydropower systems, including dams, turbines, generators, substations, and SCADA systems.Demonstrated experience working with FERC, Army Corps of Engineers, and other regulatory bodies.Strong project portfolio management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.The ability to lead and teach others, sometimes requiring simplification of detailed/complicated engineering concepts.The ability to travel as needed to support project oversight, team collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across various locations (20%).While business travel is expected as a function of this role, the successful candidate must be within reasonable commuting distance to one of our corporate offices (Bethesda, Maryland & Badin, North Carolina).Eagle Creek RE Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr