USA Technical Engineering Director

About the role

The Technical Engineering Director will work with a key technology client, developing CQV procedures and managing a third-party group. This role will also work closely with the QA/QC Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical oversight and guidance for select megaprojects.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, design criteria, and technical governance frameworks across all projects.
• Lead technical risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability evaluations for major engineering packages.
• Oversee the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, fiber networks, critical power systems, and high-density technical infrastructure.
• Ensure technical solutions meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical environments such as data centers and semiconductor fabs.
• Guide the development of resilient, scalable, and energy-efficient systems across all megaprojects.
• Provide technical direction for capital programs exceeding $1B, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Partner with project directors, construction leadership, and external engineering firms to ensure seamless integration of engineering into program delivery.
• Oversee technical interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fiber, controls, and specialty systems.
• Lead commissioning strategy and execution for major systems, ensuring performance validation and operational readiness.
• Establish QA/QC frameworks and conduct technical audits to ensure engineering integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and technical standards.
• Serve as a senior technical representative in discussions with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and key partners.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and permitting requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on technical claims, change management, and engineering-related disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Fiber/Telecom Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of senior-level technical or engineering leadership experience on large-scale capital projects.
• Proven experience delivering data centers, semiconductor facilities, energy systems, or major infrastructure megaprojects.
• Deep technical expertise in electrical systems, fiber networks, critical power, and high-reliability technical environments.
• Strong background in commissioning, QA/QC, technical risk management, and engineering governance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams across complex, fast-paced programs.

Pay

The salary range for this nationwide role is $250k base and upwards, based on experience and location.