Electric Power Engineers
Technical Director – Independent Engineering
Electric Power Engineers, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
We are designing the grid of the future! The Technical Director of Independent Engineering will drive our firm’s growth strategy by establishing and leading our Independent Engineering and bankability assessment services. This dynamic and strategic leader will develop and oversee evaluations of the economic, technical, regulatory, and contractual viability of energy infrastructure projects. Established relationships with financial institutions and tax equity providers are critical for this role. Responsibilities
Conduct Comprehensive Project Evaluation: Assess financial, regulatory, technical and commercial aspects to support equity investors, lenders, and developers during transactions and financing stages. Lead Multidisciplinary Due Diligence: Execute key deliverables and serve as the technical lead on commercial due diligence and bankability assessments. Drive Client Engagement: Lead strategic conversations with clients, provide tailored advisory insights, and communicate the unique value proposition of their projects. Deliver and Present Findings: Support presentations of due diligence findings and assist clients in engaging with financial service providers. Expand Industry Relationship: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients, investment firms, tax equity providers and financial stakeholders. Ensure Strategic Alignment: Work closely with internal leadership to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic goals and service offerings. Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor to sponsors, investors, and lenders during transactions. Lead the development and delivery of commercial due diligence reports, and presentation materials. Translate complex technical and financial findings into clear, actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to assess project bankability and advise on financing strategies. Provide perspectives on market dynamics, curtailment risks, basis risk, affecting project cash flows. Work cross-functionally with internal teams for holistic project evaluations. Ensure timely execution of deliverables and effective resource management. Offer expertise on energy market trends, financial models, and regulatory environments. Monitor and respond to market, regulatory, and policy trends. Facilitate engagement between project stakeholders to support financing processes. Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions and industry stakeholders. Support business development efforts and contribute to strategic client growth initiatives. Represent EPE in external meetings, industry conferences, and professional committees. Refine and maintain standardized templates, tools, and content libraries. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project finance, technical advisory, or commercial due diligence for energy or infrastructure assets. Expertise in financial modeling for energy sector projects, including tax equity and non-recourse debt structures. Strong understanding of power markets, interconnection process, project lifecycle, PPA contracts, and debt financing strategies. Familiarity with U.S. energy policy, tax credits (e.g., ITC, PTC, 45Q, 45V), and market trends. Proven ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights. Skilled at managing client relationships and delivering high-value outcomes. Effective in prioritizing and multitasking across diverse responsibilities. Collaborative leader who promotes knowledge sharing and teamwork. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Location
This position will be located in US Travel
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less) Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you Generous PTO and paid holidays MyShare Employee Ownership Program Work with industry leaders 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1) About Electric Power Engineers
Be part of a company focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. We are leaders in the renewables space, committed to transforming the future of energy. Equal Opportunity
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available. EEOC is the Law Poster. Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Unsolicited resumes forwarded to EPE will be considered public information and will not be eligible for placement fees. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Utilities
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We are designing the grid of the future! The Technical Director of Independent Engineering will drive our firm’s growth strategy by establishing and leading our Independent Engineering and bankability assessment services. This dynamic and strategic leader will develop and oversee evaluations of the economic, technical, regulatory, and contractual viability of energy infrastructure projects. Established relationships with financial institutions and tax equity providers are critical for this role. Responsibilities
Conduct Comprehensive Project Evaluation: Assess financial, regulatory, technical and commercial aspects to support equity investors, lenders, and developers during transactions and financing stages. Lead Multidisciplinary Due Diligence: Execute key deliverables and serve as the technical lead on commercial due diligence and bankability assessments. Drive Client Engagement: Lead strategic conversations with clients, provide tailored advisory insights, and communicate the unique value proposition of their projects. Deliver and Present Findings: Support presentations of due diligence findings and assist clients in engaging with financial service providers. Expand Industry Relationship: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients, investment firms, tax equity providers and financial stakeholders. Ensure Strategic Alignment: Work closely with internal leadership to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic goals and service offerings. Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor to sponsors, investors, and lenders during transactions. Lead the development and delivery of commercial due diligence reports, and presentation materials. Translate complex technical and financial findings into clear, actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to assess project bankability and advise on financing strategies. Provide perspectives on market dynamics, curtailment risks, basis risk, affecting project cash flows. Work cross-functionally with internal teams for holistic project evaluations. Ensure timely execution of deliverables and effective resource management. Offer expertise on energy market trends, financial models, and regulatory environments. Monitor and respond to market, regulatory, and policy trends. Facilitate engagement between project stakeholders to support financing processes. Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions and industry stakeholders. Support business development efforts and contribute to strategic client growth initiatives. Represent EPE in external meetings, industry conferences, and professional committees. Refine and maintain standardized templates, tools, and content libraries. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project finance, technical advisory, or commercial due diligence for energy or infrastructure assets. Expertise in financial modeling for energy sector projects, including tax equity and non-recourse debt structures. Strong understanding of power markets, interconnection process, project lifecycle, PPA contracts, and debt financing strategies. Familiarity with U.S. energy policy, tax credits (e.g., ITC, PTC, 45Q, 45V), and market trends. Proven ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights. Skilled at managing client relationships and delivering high-value outcomes. Effective in prioritizing and multitasking across diverse responsibilities. Collaborative leader who promotes knowledge sharing and teamwork. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Location
This position will be located in US Travel
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less) Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you Generous PTO and paid holidays MyShare Employee Ownership Program Work with industry leaders 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1) About Electric Power Engineers
Be part of a company focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. We are leaders in the renewables space, committed to transforming the future of energy. Equal Opportunity
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available. EEOC is the Law Poster. Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Unsolicited resumes forwarded to EPE will be considered public information and will not be eligible for placement fees. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Utilities
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