Vice President of Engineering
USA
About the OpportunityPiper Maddox is supporting a leading infrastructure and energy delivery organization seeking a visionary Vice President of Engineering to spearhead its EPC operations. This executive role offers the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, asset management, and transmission services, driving large-scale capital projects from concept through commissioning.This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned EPC leader to shape strategic initiatives, optimize lifecycle asset performance, and deliver complex transmission and distribution projects in a dynamic regulatory environment. If you thrive in a matrixed organization and excel at aligning technical execution with business outcomes, this role is built for you.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering and project management functions across the full EPC lifecycle-conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.Oversee execution of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, construction, and business services to ensure seamless project delivery and resource optimization.Develop grid interconnection strategies for large-scale industrial and commercial clients, navigating permitting, regulatory compliance, and system integration.Implement asset management frameworks including reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), condition-based monitoring, and capital investment planning.Lead development of operational and capital budgets, aligning project portfolios with strategic business goals and regulatory requirements.Champion continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and innovation in engineering practices, project controls, and stakeholder engagement.Ensure compliance with NERC/FERC standards, environmental regulations, and internal governance protocols.Ideal Candidate ProfileDeep expertise in EPC project delivery within the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors.Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams across large capital programs.Strong command of project controls, risk management, and regulatory frameworks governing transmission and distribution systems.Skilled in stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and technical solutioning for complex grid integration challenges.Adept at driving operational excellence, innovation, and digital transformation in engineering and asset management.Comfortable serving as a technical authority and expert witness in regulatory or legal proceedings.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.Minimum of 10 years of utility or EPC operations experience, including at least 5 years of people management.Candidates without a degree must have at least 14 years of relevant experience with 5 years in people management.Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.Proficiency in engineering software, project management platforms, and enterprise asset management systems. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Lauren Hongamen at 646-863-0489.