Engineering Director - Energy Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Director to lead the engineering division within a prominent engineering and infrastructure firm specializing in major energy transition initiatives across Germany. Based in Frankfurt, this role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams and overseeing the successful execution of complex, high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects connected to hyperscale data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and nurture multidisciplinary engineering teams engaged in numerous high-value energy infrastructure projects throughout Germany.
• Serve as the principal engineering liaison for prominent clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on sophisticated high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) electrical infrastructure ventures.
• Supervise engineering deliverables for BESS, hyperscale data center power systems, grid connections, and transmission networks.
• Champion engineering quality, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
• Manage engineering resources, prioritize projects, and optimize team utilization for efficient project completion.
• Engage in business development efforts, including client presentations and technical proposal preparation.
• Establish and expand strategic, long-term client relationships to identify opportunities for business growth and repeat contracts.
• Take accountability for engineering budgets, project profitability, and commercial outputs alongside project and commercial teams.
• Lead project reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable German regulations, industry standards, and internal quality protocols.
• Mentor senior engineers and cultivate future engineering leaders within the company.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to guarantee project success.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial experience in delivering HV and EHV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Thorough knowledge of energy infrastructure domains such as power transmission, substations, and grid connections.
• Experience with projects involving Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hyperscale data centers, or similar critical infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing key client relationships at the executive level.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience overseeing project budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
• Ability to guide engineering strategy across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Excellent familiarity with German and European engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Proven experience in developing engineering teams and promoting technical excellence.
• Fluency in both German and English languages is mandatory.

Additional Information

Applicants must reside in Germany and be legally permitted to work there to qualify for this position.

The company upholds an equal opportunity employment policy, ensuring no discrimination based on age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political beliefs.