Director of Traditional Energy

About the role

The Director of Traditional Energy will lead pre-construction efforts for natural gas-fired generation projects, playing a key role in shaping project strategy, advising on technical decisions, and driving alignment across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on conceptual design and front-end engineering for natural gas-fired generation facilities
• Develop and review project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments
• Cook up pre-construction deliverables across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Provide high-level input on the selection of major equipment and systems
• Review engineering documentation to ensure alignment with project specifications and industry standards
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance, efficiency, and constructability
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and ensure clear communication throughout pre-construction
• Act as a key technical and strategic advisor to internal stakeholders and project leadership

Requirements

• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
• 7+ years of experience in traditional energy development and/or construction
• Strong background in natural gas generation or similar conventional energy infrastructure
• Experience working across pre-construction, engineering, and project execution
• Ability to evaluate technical designs, schedules, and cost structures at a high level
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication and decision-making skills

Nice to have

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience supporting large-scale energy or infrastructure projects from concept through execution
• Willingness or ability to relocate to Las Vegas, NV

Benefits

At EPS, you'll enjoy meaningful growth opportunities, real collaboration, respect for your time, benefits that care, weekly team lunches, and a culture that connects.