Engineering Director, Power Generation

About the role

Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. The Director, Engineering – Power Generation is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership for the design, performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of the Company's power generation assets and supporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the power generation engineering organization, aligning engineering initiatives with business goals and operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, design criteria, and best practices across the power generation fleet.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for power generation equipment, electrical systems, controls, and supporting infrastructure.
• Drive fleet reliability, availability, and performance improvements through engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Develop and implement asset lifecycle management strategies, including equipment upgrades, modernization programs, major overhauls, and technology deployment initiatives.
• Oversee engineering support for power generation facilities, distributed generation assets, microgrid applications, and customer installations.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, electrical, and industry regulations, standards, and codes.
• Lead technical evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, emissions performance, and customer value.
• Provide executive-level technical support for customer engagements, commercial opportunities, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Fleet teams to resolve complex technical issues and optimize equipment performance.
• Establish key performance indicators and performance monitoring programs for reliability, availability, emissions compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, engineering consultants, and contractors to ensure quality, reliability, and technical excellence.
• Support capital projects by providing engineering oversight, technical reviews, risk assessments, and governance throughout project execution.
• Develop engineering budgets, resource plans, and organizational objectives while ensuring effective deployment of engineering resources.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, operational excellence, risk reduction, and cost optimization.
• Promote innovation and support the evaluation of emerging technologies, energy transition initiatives, hybrid power solutions, and emissions reduction opportunities.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent while building organizational capability and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence throughout the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, distributed energy, utility, OEM, or industrial power systems environments.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing engineering teams and technical organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting reciprocating engine generation, gas turbine generation, microgrids, distributed generation, or utility-scale power systems.
• Experience with fleet reliability programs, asset management, equipment lifecycle planning, and operational performance improvement initiatives.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving cross-functional business results.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical organizations, aftermarket service operations, or power generation project execution preferred.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of power generation systems, electrical distribution systems, controls, protection systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and regulations, including IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NETA, ASME, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of power system studies, equipment sizing, load analysis, system design, and generation performance optimization.
• Familiarity with generator controls, PLCs, SCADA systems, plant automation, and power management systems.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, cost analysis, and resource management.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to develop engineering talent and build high-performing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with engineering design, monitoring, and power system analysis software preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in industrial and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Must be available for occasional after-hours support and emergency response situations.
• Must be able to walk, climb ladders, access elevated platforms, and navigate active power generation facilities.
• Ability to travel to field locations, customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as required.
• May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.