Alva Energy

Engineering Director

Cambridge (Hybrid) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 40 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementCadenceSystems EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This role blends power plant systems leadership with project engineering/program leadership.

Lead multi-discipline engineering delivery: coordinate mechanical, electrical/I&C, civil/structural engineering.
Own plant power integration: lead system design for modifications and tie-ins to the existing plant.
Manage EPCs and engineering contractors: define scopes, interfaces, and deliverables
run design/progress reviews
oversee technical performance, RFIs, design changes, and issue resolution.
Drive stage-gated engineering maturity: lead engineering maturity from FEL-1 through FEL-3 (or 30/60/90%), setting deliverables, quality criteria, and gate reviews.
Develop specs and review technical deliverables: draft/review engineering standards, technical specifications, and contract scopes for EPC and major equipment.
Own major equipment technical direction: develop technical specifications for steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater/condensate systems
conduct technical evaluations of vendor proposals and designs.
Translate engineering into field execution: support construction-ready work packaging and execution plans

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Industrial, Petroleum, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
10-15 years of experience in power plant systems engineering and/or leading engineering on large power or process-industry projects with significant EPC or Owner's Engineer interaction.
Extensive knowledge of steam cycles and power conversion systems
strong understanding of steam turbine plants and major BOP systems.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
willingness to travel up to ~25% to sites and suppliers.
Experience managing engineering teams across multiple disciplines, including leading both internal engineers and external contractors/EPC partners.
Background in a hard-tech startup taking complex systems from 0→1 (concept to first deployment).
Engineering leadership in oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining, LNG, or conventional power generation environments with high rigor around safety, codes, and execution.

Extensive knowledge of steam cycles and power conversion systems; strong understanding of steam turbine plants and major BOP systems.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; willingness to travel up to ~25% to sites and suppliers.
We are hiring an Engineering Director to report to the CTO and lead engineering from early-stage screening through design maturity and field execution, owning multi-discipline integration, EPC performance, major equipment technical direction, and stakeholder coordination.

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