Technical Leader of Power Generation

About the role

The Technical Leader will serve as the primary Genset Subject Matter Expert, supporting Development Engineering, Estimation, and Supply Chain Operations, with increased involvement in commercial solution development and segment growth support for Data Center and Utility markets. This role will provide advanced technical leadership in generator technologies and contribute to strategic product alignment and OEM engagement across our distributed energy and microgrid portfolio. The Technical Leader will ensure technical rigor, solution standardization, and competitive cost positioning while supporting scalable, execution-ready solutions within our EPC framework. This position emphasizes deep technical credibility, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined solution development.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Commercial Solution Support
• Provide technical guidance to support proposals and early-stage solution development for Data Center and Utility clients.
• Collaborate with Estimation to refine cost models, budgetary pricing inputs, and configuration assumptions for mission-critical applications.
• Support technical narratives and differentiators in client presentations and RFP responses.
• Analyze lifecycle cost, reliability, and redundancy configurations (N+1, 2N, etc.) to support competitive positioning.
• Segment-Focused Engineering Alignment
• Develop application guidelines tailored to hyperscale, colocation, and utility grid-support environments.
• Support compliance considerations related to emissions, interconnection, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor evolving reliability expectations and performance standards within mission-critical infrastructure markets.
• Genset Technical Expertise
• Serve as the primary technical resource for Genset technologies (diesel, natural gas, bi-fuel, hydrogen-ready, CHP-capable platforms).
• Develop and maintain technical standards, preferred configurations, and application guidelines across key verticals.
• Provide technical guidance during conceptual design and early-stage project development.
• Evaluate generator performance characteristics, emissions compliance, fuel strategies, and lifecycle considerations.
• Development Engineering & Estimation Support
• Partner with Development Engineering to support standardized Genset solution architectures for microgrid applications.
• Provide Estimation teams with technical inputs, budgetary pricing benchmarks, and specification guidance.
• Aid in developing pre-engineered solution templates to enhance proposal speed and competitiveness.
• Support constructability and schedule alignment discussions during early project phases.
• Strategic Supplier & Product Support
• Support management of strategic OEM relationships in collaboration with Supply Chain leadership.
• Participate in OEM discussions related to capacity planning, innovation roadmaps, and technical differentiation.
• Evaluate supplier technical capabilities, product roadmaps, and innovation pipelines.
• Contribute to framework agreements by providing technical and performance insights.
• Monitor market trends and emerging generation technologies relevant to distributed energy solutions.
• Supply Chain & Risk Awareness
• Provide input into supplier performance evaluations related to quality, delivery reliability, and warranty performance.
• Identify technical risks associated with long-lead equipment, regulatory changes, and supply constraints.
• Support cross-functional mitigation strategies for critical power generation components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as a technical liaison between Engineering, Estimation, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support complex pursuits and client discussions requiring in-depth generation expertise.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product standardization and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in power generation, with strong technical expertise in Genset technologies and applications.
• Experience supporting conceptual engineering and cost estimation processes.
• Familiarity with distributed generation or microgrid integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective communicator capable of translating technical concepts into commercial implications.

Pay

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefits

At RavenVolt, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also provide opportunities for professional development and advancement within our organization.

Schedule

This position may require occasional travel to project sites and collaboration with remote teams. The role involves both office-based work and on-site inspections and assessments.