Director of Engineering

About the role

The Director of Engineering is a full-time, on-site role based in Huntsville, AL, responsible for leading the engineering organization and ensuring high-quality technical delivery across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering strategy, resource planning, and project execution, aligning engineering priorities with business and client needs.
• Guides engineering teams, reviews and approves technical designs and analyses, and coordinates with project managers and consultants to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborates with leadership to improve processes, implement best practices, and support integration between software, engineering tools, and process safety methodologies.
• Mentors engineers, supports recruitment, and fosters a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain a license.
• Experience designing ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with process safety information development (P&IDs, relief system design, material and energy balance, inventory calculations, etc.).
• Demonstrated strength in Engineering Management, including overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven Team Leadership skills, with experience mentoring engineers, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Background in Software Development or working closely with software teams to support engineering tools, automation, and integration with process safety systems.
• Solid Project Management experience, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivering engineering work on time and within scope.
• Experience with integration of engineering systems, data, and workflows to streamline operations and improve reliability and insight.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in process safety, industrial facilities, or regulated environments (e.g., EPA, OSHA) is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex engineering topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Huntsville, AL and collaborate effectively across multiple offices and client locations.