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The Director of Engineering will serve as the technical authority for data center power solutions, overseeing design, risk assessment, and technical readiness from development through construction. They will lead engineering execution across a portfolio of power generation and storage projects while managing external firms and internal cross-functional teams.
Candidates must have 12+ years of experience in engineering power generation projects, including turbines, engines, and energy storage systems. Strong familiarity with EPC and design-build delivery models is required, along with the ability to balance technical innovation with standardized execution.
Generate Capital is expanding its engineering leadership to support the delivery of complex, large-load power solutions for data centers and other infrastructure customers. As Director, Engineering, you will serve as the technical authority for the platform, ensuring that customer power solutions are feasible, reliable, scalable, and executable.
This role owns development-phase engineering design, standards, technical risk assessment, and technical readiness for Notice to Proceed across a diverse portfolio of generation, storage, grid, and hybrid power solutions. As part of Generate’s team, you will lead the engineering assessment and execution of a growing portfolio of off-grid natural gas power generation projects integrated with battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will build and scale the systems and standards that enable consistent successful project design, engineering and operations, and provide technical leadership through development, with continued technical support into delivery. This role combines project-level technical expertise, strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration to help deliver reliable, scalable power infrastructure that supports Generate’s growth objectives.
What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Director, Engineering:
Serve as the technical authority for development-phase engineering of data center on-site power solutions through Notice to Proceed, and provide technical continuity and support to Project Delivery through construction and commissioning
Evaluate technical feasibility and risk for proposed customer solutions and Generate investments
Establish Large Load development and design standards that enable repeatable execution at scale, partnering with Project Delivery and Technical Asset Management to ensure designs carry cleanly into construction and long-term operations
Lead early-stage technical diligence in partnership with development, commercial and investment teams
Oversee engineering interfaces with owner’s engineers, EPCs, utilities, and technology providers
Support project delivery teams from Notice to Proceed through Commercial Operation
Identify and mitigate technical and execution risk before it impacts schedule, cost, or performance.
Review EPC/EPCM agreements, OEM supply contracts, and technical schedules from an engineering risk and execution perspective
Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, reduce project risk, and support successful project outcomes
Accurately assess islanded behind-the-meter projects while preparing for future grid connection in the design
Provide technical input during procurement activities, contract negotiations, and equipment evaluations
Provide technical input during PPA and Tolling Agreement negotiations
Interface between Generate’s DC partner engineering teams and DC tenant engineering teams
Guide engineering execution across multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of development and delivery
Standardize development-engineering procedures, specifications and design details across the Data Center Power Solutions portfolio
Create, review and approve critical engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, single-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, equipment datasheets, civil and structural designs, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices
Coordinate engineering interfaces between EPC/EPCM contractors, OEMs, and internal stakeholders across Development, Development Engineering, Origination, Procurement, and Project Management
Manage external engineering firms as part of executing comprehensive project engineering scope
Ensure engineering scopes, resource forecasts, budgets, and change management processes are effectively tracked and communicated
Support commissioning and startup activities by providing technical guidance, design clarifications, and issue resolution
12+ years of experience engineering power generation projects, including engines, turbines, fuel cells and energy storage projects
Experience designing and delivering utility-scale or large-load power projects
Strong familiarity with EPC and design-build delivery models, including owner-furnished equipment, utility interfaces, and owner’s engineer structures
Proven ability to balance innovation with standardization and execution discipline
Comfortable operating in a cross-functional environment with commercial, development, and investment teams
Clear communicator able to translate technical complexity into actionable business insight
Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $190,000–$220,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.
Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Let's rebuild the world together.
Founded in 2014, Generate builds, finances, owns and operates sustainable infrastructure to deliver affordable and reliable resource solutions for companies, governments, and communities. Generate is the one-stop shop offering technology and project developers pioneering the Infrastructure Revolution the tailored funding and support they need to get projects built. Generate partners with over 40 technology and project developers and owns and operates more than 2,000 assets globally, across the clean energy, transportation and waste and water sectors. With an Infrastructure-as-a-Service model, Generate serves over 2,000 customers, companies, communities, school districts and universities. Together, we are rebuilding the world. Generate is a Public Benefit Corporation. We build, own, operate and finance assets in: - Sustainable Energy (microgrids, solar, energy storage, lighting, HVAC systems, fuel cells, geothermal, biomass & biogas, building automation & sensors, heat pumps, smart meters) - Sustainable Mobility (electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, autonomous vehicles, charging depots & infrastructure, fleets) - Sustainable Water, Waste & Agriculture (anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment, desalination, food waste management, recycling/reuse, precision agriculture, farm automation, irrigation, sensors & meters). To join the Infrastructure Revolution, visit generatecapital.com.
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