Vice President, Engineering & Project Management

Vice President Of Engineering & Project Management

The Vice President of Engineering & Project Management is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, a leading U.S. hydropower operator. This role is responsible for overseeing all engineering and project management activities across our portfolio of hydropower assets. The Vice President of Engineering & Project Management will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable capital and maintenance projects, ensuring the long-term performance and resilience of our facilities. This position requires deep technical expertise in hydropower infrastructure, strategic planning, and executive-level leadership to drive innovation, compliance, and operational excellence in alignment with company goals and regulatory standards.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Engineering & Project Management is responsible for the following :

• Providing executive oversight of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering functions.
• Ensuring technical integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of all engineering work.
• Championing the implementation of innovative practices, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance asset performance and longevity.
• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of capital improvement and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Overseeing the full project lifecycle : scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Implementing and enforcing right-sized project management methodologies for scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and quality control.
• Contributing to corporate strategy development with a focus on infrastructure investment, regulatory trends, and environmental stewardship.
• Supporting the development and execution of long-range asset management and capital investment plans.
• Aligning project priorities with company-wide goals, financial targets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinating cross-functional efforts across operations, asset management, regulatory affairs, finance, and commercial strategy.
• Ensuring all engineering and construction projects comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the regulatory team in their liaison with regulatory agencies, contractors, community stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and project updates to executive leadership, board members, and regulatory bodies as needed.

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Eagle Creek RE Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.