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A DAY IN THE LIFE

As the Director of Engineering - Mechanical, you will provide technical and strategic leadership for utility-scale gas power generation projects. A typical day involves collaborating with engineering, estimating, procurement, construction, and project management teams to guide engineering decisions, review designs, identify risks, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations. Projects may include gas turbine facilities, simple cycle power plants, balance of plant systems, substations, and utility infrastructure.

In this role, you'll also focus on developing people and processes by mentoring engineers, establishing engineering standards, supporting project pursuits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll serve as a key technical resource for the organization while helping build and lead a high-performing engineering team that supports the growth of Blattner's Gas Power Generation business.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Serves as the program engineering representative during the owner project definition and estimating phase. Interacts and establishes positive relationships with gas power generation engineering firms, industry manufacturers and equipment providers.
• Fosters client relationships, idea propagation, and problem solving. Exhibits commitment to client relationships by nurturing client ideas, goals and brainstorming.
• Direct and manage engineering activities by creating detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration between the client and the organization's technical activities. Creates partnership with clients to ensure both internal and external design standards and philosophies align with similar processes.
• Recommends and participates in creating operational goals and plans for the engineering department. Influences strategies to achieve results and obtains responsibility to execute on commitments.
• Lead and develop mechanical engineering teams supporting gas power generation projects.
• Establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.
• Provide technical oversight for mechanical systems, balance of plant infrastructure, and power generation facilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, procurement, construction, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Support project pursuits, proposal development, risk assessments, and constructability reviews.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineering license required and/or in the process of completing.
• 10 or more years of applicable experience related to utility scale gas power generation projects OR mechanical engineering experience required.
• 7 or more years of leadership experience required.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience leading engineering teams supporting gas turbine, combined cycle, or utility-scale power generation facilities.
• Strong mechanical engineering background involving rotating equipment, pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, cooling systems, and balance of plant infrastructure.
• Utility-scale power generation, industrial EPC, or energy infrastructure experience.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

#LI - Remote

$178,151.00 - $258,319.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America's critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.