Director of Power Generation

About the role

The Director of Power Generation role is responsible for building and leading a new Power Generation business unit at Orbital Engineering, Inc. The position involves launching and scaling the business unit, driving business development, and recruiting and developing high-performing subject matter expert teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish the Power Generation business unit strategy, service offerings, and go-to-market plan focused on new build and expansion opportunities.
• Define the operating model: organizational structure, key roles, delivery approach, teaming/subconsultant strategy, and internal processes.
• Build a scalable foundation for consistent delivery (standards, QA/QC expectations, lessons learned, and repeatable execution playbooks).
• Lead market outreach and relationship development with asset owners, developers, EPCs, OEMs, and strategic partners to originate new opportunities.
• Own and grow a qualified pipeline; lead pursuit strategy, positioning, and capture planning for targeted accounts.
• Drive proposal development, scope definition, and commercial strategy in coordination with internal leaders and operational teams.
• Represent Orbital at key industry meetings, client visits, and conferences to expand brand presence and credibility.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain SMEs across relevant disciplines to support power generation work.
• Build a high-performing culture with clear expectations for performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Support onboarding, coaching, and professional development; develop succession depth as the unit scales.
• Provide oversight and executive leadership for power generation projects—ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Partner with internal leadership to manage financial performance (revenue, margin, utilization planning) and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with other Orbital service lines to cross-sell and integrate capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Support recruiting, learning & development, and compliance with company and customer policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Significant experience leading power generation pursuits and/or executing power generation projects (new build, major upgrades, or owner’s engineering/EPC support).
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining executive-level client relationships.
• Proven leadership experience building teams and scaling capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong business acumen/customer relationship management skills.

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.