Director of Engineering Services

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

Reporting to the SVP of Technical Services, the Director of Engineering Services will lead ACT to the development of Engineering and Operational Technology services to improve performance, revenue and valuation of Solar, BESS assets as they mature.

Work with the SVP of Technical Services to identify market opportunities, manage team utilization. Engage portfolio engineers and clients to identify new mandates and develop the teams as we scale services.

Key Responsibilities

Build the Organization

Design and scale Engineering Services team structure

Recruit and mature teams subject matter experts

Establish culture of technical excellence and accountability

Technical Leadership

Own all complex technical scopes:

SCADA, OT, performance engineering, modeling

Standardize engineering methodologies and deliverables

Ensure consistency and quality across all projects

Operating Model Development

Implement intake, prioritization, and delivery processes

Define SLAs between Engineering Services and Portfolio teams

Drive utilization and efficiency metrics

Cross-Functional Integration

Partner with:

Portfolio Management (client interface)

Field Operations (execution)

Commercial team (scope development)

Serve as senior technical authority for the organization

Innovation & Growth

Develop new service offerings (optimization, analytics, etc.)

Identify opportunities to monetize engineering capabilities

Drive adoption of advanced tools and platforms

Qualifications

8–12+ years in solar, power, or related infrastructure. PE or ability to license preferred

Deep experience in at least one:

SCADA / controls

Performance engineering

Power systems engineering

Proven leadership of technical teams

Experience scaling engineering or services organizations

Strong commercial awareness (not purely academic)

Success Profile

Builder, not maintainer

Balances technical depth with business impact

Can operate at both strategic and execution levels

Respected by engineers and trusted by executive

Benefits:

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.