Vice President– Behind the Meter BTM Solutions and Private Grids

We are designing the grid of the future!

At Electric Power Engineers we are designing the grid of the future. We partner with utilities EPCs IPPs and datacenters to solve complex challenges in resource and load interconnection transmission and distribution engineering. As the energy market evolves our clients need a strategic partner who understands development risk commercial timing and the engineering decisions that drive project success.

Join us in leading thechange!

The Vice President / Senior Director of BTM Solutions and Private Grids is a senior leadership role within the Energy Resources Business Unit reporting to executive leadership. You will own the strategy growth delivery quality and P&L performance of EPEs BTM generation and Private Grid service line serving hyperscale and AI data center developers IPPs C&I customers and infrastructure investors. You will recruit lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of principal and senior engineers spanning BTM gas generation Private Grid architecture and controls fuel and mechanical systems gas plant balance-of-plant and EMS/load orchestration. You will serve as EPEs most senior authority on powering large

Howyou can make an impact:

Practice Strategy and Growth

• Define and execute the strategy service offerings delivery model and multiyear growth plan for EPEs BTM Solutions and Private Grids practice.
• Establish the practices market positioning across Engineering and strategic advisory roles for BTM generation and Private Grids.
• Translate market trends such as AI data center load growth interconnection queue congestion turbine and engine supply constraints evolving air permitting and grid code requirements into actionable service offerings and long-term growth plays.
• Integrate the practice with EPEs adjacent capabilities to deliver differentiated end-to-end solutions.

Technical Leadership and Delivery Excellence

• Serve as EPEs senior-most subject matter expert for BTM gas generation (reciprocating engines gas turbines combined cycle CHP/CCHP) Private Grid architectures BESS integration and mission-critical power systems for data center campuses exceeding 100 MW of critical load.
• Set the technical vision engineering standards design guidelines control philosophies and quality assurance framework for the practice.
• Provide executive-level technical oversight of feasibility studies generation strategy and technology selection FEED and detailed design reviews due diligence and commissioning oversight across the portfolio.
• Ensure delivery quality schedule performance and client satisfaction on the practices most complex and highest-value projects.
• Guide the responsible adoption of AI automation and engineering tools to improve quality productivity and innovation across the practice.

Team Leadership and Talent Development

• Recruit build lead and retain a high-performing team of engineers across generation controls mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Set clear goals manage utilization and staffing across engagements and ensure the team is empowered developed and accountable.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence mentorship client service and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Develop succession depth by growing the next generation of practice leaders and subject matter experts.

Commercial Leadership and Client Relationships

• Own the practice P&L including sales revenue utilization and margin performance.
• Cultivate executive-level relationships with hyperscalers data center developers IPPs EPCs OEMs and infrastructure investors opening doors and shaping opportunities
• Partner with the commercial team on pursuit strategy win themes pricing proposals and scopes of work for BTM and Private Grid engagements.
• Lead contract scoping risk review and margin discipline for complex multiphase engagements.
• Represent EPE as a thought leader through conference participation publications industry task forces and working groups and standards bodies.

Bring your passion heres whats needed:

The successful candidate is a rare blend of technical authority and commercial builder: an engineering executive who has led the development or delivery of large on-site generation and Private Grid projects has the credibility to advise client executives on power decisions and has the entrepreneurial drive to build a practice.

• Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related discipline required; advanced degree (MS MBA or PhD) preferred.
• 15 years of experience in power generation mission-critical facilities or large industrial energy systems including significant leadership experience;
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering development or delivery of gas generation facilities of 100 MW or larger; experience with BTM or islanded configurations serving critical loads strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of natural gas reciprocating engines and gas turbine power plants CHP/CCHP BESS Private Grid architectures and controls (EMS/PPC) medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and utility interconnections.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or AI data center developments including campuses exceeding 100 MW of critical load strongly preferred.
• Proven track record building or scaling an engineering practice service line or business unit with P&L or sales accountability.
• Experience serving as an Owners Engineer Independent Engineer EPC engineering executive developer engineering leader or senior consulting advisor; client-facing advisory experience strongly preferred.
• Established network among data center developers IPPs EPCs generation OEMs (e.g. Rolls-Royce mtu Wärtsilä Caterpillar GE Vernova Siemens Energy Solar Turbines) and infrastructure investors.
• Knowledge of IEEE IEC NFPA standards and applicable utility and environmental regulations including air permitting considerations for gas generation is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and the judgment to operate independently in a senior market-facing role.
• Professional Engineer (P.E. or .) license strongly preferred.
• Active participation in industry organizations task forces and/or working groups (IEEE ESIG or similar) is a plus.

• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality productivity and innovation

Success Measures

• Sales revenue and margin growth of the BTM Solutions and Private Grids practice against the multi year plan.
• Successful recruitment and retention of the practices engineering team.
• Delivery quality client satisfaction and repeat business on flagship engagements.
• Establishment of EPE as a recognized leader in BTM generation and Private Grids for AI and hyperscale data centers.
• Cross-functional alignment with sales corporate development technical practices finance and executive leadership.

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: Austin TX preferred; open to remote work in the US and Canada for exceptional candidates

Travel: Up to 25% for client engagements project sites and industry events

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster

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