Big Watt Digital LLC
VP of Engineering (Power)
Remote
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Full time
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Big Watt Digital is looking for a VP of Engineering to develop and lead company’s Engineering group within the Power team based out of Houston, TX. This senior executive will be responsible for all Company’s technical and engineering work streams. This role leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams, establishes and enforces engineering standards, oversees engineering activities carried out by consultants, and supports the Company with its overall technical development through implementation of a continuous learning process. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and modernization of Company’s fleet. The VP manages internal engineering resources and budgets, will build and develop the engineering organization, and partner closely with other groups within the Company. Finally, the VP represents the engineering function at the executive and board level, clearly communicating technical risks, trade-offs, and recommendations that shape the company’s investment and asset strategy.
About Big Watt Digital LLC
Big Watt Digital is a mission-critical infrastructure platform developing and operating next-generation, high-density data center campuses built for the demands of AI and advanced digital workloads. Our model brings together large-scale power, digital infrastructure, development execution, and operational discipline to deliver speed, certainty, and scalability.
WHY BIG WATT DIGITAL: We are building at the intersection of energy, data centers, AI infrastructure, and large-scale development—where execution matters.
Description
WHAT YOU WILL OWN:
- Build and develop the engineering organization, including talent strategy, succession planning, and technical training.
- Develop and implement technical standards and all procedures and processes required to run an efficient engineering operation that can effectively support development. execution, and operations groups.
- Develop KPI for the engineering efforts and team and monitor progress against established KPI on a monthly basis.
- Develop and lead a lean multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, I&C, grid interconnection) supporting all engineering and technical needs of the Company.
- Develop the engineering budget (people, tools, studies, external advisors) and allocate resources across the project portfolio based on priorities.
- Participate in initial project planning. Own and develop the engineering elements of projects.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager/Project Director/Project Executive, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Project Controls, and Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) teams to align engineering deliverables.
- Develop procedures to review engineering design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and technical aspects of change orders. Oversee bid analyses and vendor recommendations for procuring critical equipment and materials.
- Approve plant configurations, technology selection, performance guarantees, and system integration to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency targets.
- Responsible for and approves all critical technical scope documentation.
- Ultimately responsible for technical integration.
- Ultimately responsible for technical interface Management.
- Create an organization where continuous monitoring of engineering progress is achieved.
- Ultimately responsible for thorough Technical Risk Assessments and verification of compliance with safety protocols and the project’s Quality Assurance plan
- Effectively communicate complex technical issues and progress to clients, Project Directors/Executives, and functional managers.
- Ultimately responsible for the oversight of engineering deliverables for permitting, procurement, construction, in coordination with other groups and commissioning, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Drive value engineering, lifecycle cost optimization, and adoption of innovative technologies and digital tools.
- Provide technical governance for OEM and EPC contracts, including technical specifications, design reviews, and acceptance criteria.
- Support negotiation of OEM and EPC contracts along with the EVP of Construction, Development, and Implementation.
WHAT YOU BRING
- We are looking for a true Engineer with Masters or PhD in Engineering.
- Strong background in engineering with 10+ years managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- 15+ years in power industry.
- Process and systems oriented.
- Strong dedication to safety and diligence within a power environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders across the business.
HOW WE WORK
BUILD Create durable systems, not temporary fixes. | EXECUTE Move with urgency and accountability. | PARTNER Work across disciplines and stakeholders. | SCALE Design for the next campus, not just today.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary Big Watt Digital offers:
- Annual Cash Bonus
- Incentive Award Units
- Rich medical, dental and vision benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- 4 weeks PTO
- Coming soon: 401(k) Plan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Big Watt Digital is committed to building a high-performing team and providing equal employment opportunities consistent with applicable law. Employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, qualifications, and merit.