Senior Director, Engineering

As Senior Director, Engineering, you will lead Scout's Engineering organization within the Technical Services department, and be responsible for the execution, management, and continuous improvement of engineering activities supporting the development, construction, commissioning, and operation of Scout's utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The Senior Director oversees both the Civil & Design Engineering team and the Power Systems Engineering team, and is accountable for engineering standards, technical quality, design governance, engineering resource planning, organizational capability, and technical risk management across the project lifecycle. This role ensures both engineering teams deliver consistent, high-quality technical support that improves project execution, enhances operational reliability, and supports Scout's long-term growth objectives. The Senior Director partners closely with Development, Preconstruction, Procurement, Construction, Asset Management & Operations, and Executive Leadership to align engineering activities with project priorities, business objectives, and organizational needs. This role serves as a key leader within Technical Services and is responsible for building and developing a high-performing engineering organization capable of supporting Scout's growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. This role will report to the Vice President of Technical Services. What You'll Do Engineering Leadership & Organizational Development Build and lead Scout's Engineering organization, including Civil & Design Engineering and Power Systems Engineering. Provide direct leadership to Engineering managers and Associate Directors. Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, staffing plans, and strategic priorities. Develop workforce planning strategies that support Scout's growth across wind, solar, and energy storage technologies. Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing engineering leaders and technical professionals. Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Lead performance management, succession planning, and organizational capability development initiatives. Establish career development pathways and mentoring programs for engineering staff. Manage departmental budgets, consultant expenditures, software tools, and engineering resources. Ensure engineering resources are appropriately allocated across project development, construction, commissioning, and operational support activities. Lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization consisting of engineers, Managers, Associate Directors, and other technical subject matter experts. Engineering Operations & Governance Establish and maintain engineering policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and design criteria. Develop and manage engineering workflows, review processes, and quality assurance programs. Lead engineering governance activities, including technical reviews, design approvals, and stage-gate processes. Ensure technical consistency and alignment across development, construction, commissioning, and operational activities. Develop and track key performance indicators related to engineering efficiency, quality, responsiveness, and organizational effectiveness. Identify opportunities to improve engineering execution through process improvement, standardization, automation, and lessons learned. Maintain systems for engineering documentation, standards management, and knowledge sharing. Ensure engineering practices remain consistent with industry standards, company objectives, and evolving business needs. Civil & Design Engineering Leadership Through the Associate Director of Civil & Design Engineering, oversee engineering activities supporting project development and preconstruction. Areas of Responsibility Civil site design Roads and access infrastructure Equipment pads, crane paths and laydown yards Foundations O&M facilities Hy…

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