Ørsted · 19 hours ago
Director, Project Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expØrsted is a leader in renewable energy, and they are seeking a Director for their Onshore Project Engineering team. In this role, you will set engineering standards, manage resources, and influence strategic decisions to ensure the success of their renewable energy projects.
EnergyEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable EnergyTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Leading and developing the Project Engineering team across all project phases
Defining and implementing engineering strategies, processes, and standards
Managing design activities with third-party consultants and contractors
Advising on technology selection, project development, and contract negotiations
Mentoring engineers and managers to build technical expertise and best practices
Ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements
Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget
Qualification
Required
8+ years of renewable energy experience (wind, solar, or storage) or similar industry background and experience
4+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or similar background and experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related discipline
demonstrate success in managing complex projects and mitigating technical risks
communicate effectively and can translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about innovation and sustainability
Benefits
Fully paid family insurance coverage for health, life, dental, and vision
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Short- and long-term disability insurance
An Employee Assistance Program
18 weeks of parental leave with an additional short-term disability benefit of 6-8 weeks
A 401K retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match
Commuting benefits
7 paid sick days per year
20 paid time off days
13 paid holidays annually
12 weeks of paid parental leave
16 hours of volunteer time off
A book benefit from Amazon of up to $25 per month
Company
Ørsted
Ørsted develops and maintains offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (15)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.02BKey Investors
EquinorJP Morgan ChaseUS Department of Energy
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity· $9.35B
2025-07-07Post Ipo Debt· $3.15B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Henriette Ellekrog
CHRO, Member of the Group Executive Team, EVP and Member of the Executive Board
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