Turner & Townsend · 2 weeks ago
USA Technical Engineering Director
USA-Wide, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. They are seeking a Technical Engineering Director to oversee engineering activities across a nationwide portfolio of megaprojects, ensuring that all designs and engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of safety and quality. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering regulations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Engineer of Record (EoR) or equivalent technical authority for select megaprojects, holding engineering stamp responsibility where required
Establish and enforce engineering standards, design criteria, and technical governance frameworks across all projects
Provide executive oversight of multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Lead technical risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability evaluations for all major engineering packages
Oversee the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, fiber networks, critical power systems, and high-density technical infrastructure
Ensure engineering solutions meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical environments such as data centers and semiconductor fabs
Guide the development of resilient, scalable, and energy-efficient systems across all megaprojects
Provide technical direction for capital programs exceeding $1B, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Partner with project directors, construction leadership, and external engineering firms to ensure seamless integration of engineering into program delivery
Oversee technical interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fiber, controls, and specialty systems
Lead commissioning strategy and execution for all major systems, ensuring performance validation and operational readiness
Establish QA/QC frameworks and conduct technical audits to ensure engineering integrity throughout the project lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and technical standards
Serve as the senior technical representative in discussions with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and key partners
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local engineering regulations, codes, and permitting requirements
Provide expert guidance on technical claims, change management, and engineering-related disputes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Fiber/Telecom Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to obtain multi‑state licensure; eligible to stamp engineering documents
15+ years of engineering leadership experience, including oversight of large‑scale capital projects
Proven experience delivering data centers, semiconductor facilities, energy systems, or major infrastructure megaprojects
Deep technical expertise in electrical systems, fiber networks, critical power, and high‑reliability engineering environments
Strong background in commissioning, QA/QC, technical risk management, and engineering governance
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex, high‑pressure programs
Preferred
Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models
Familiarity with hyperscale data center requirements, cleanroom environments, or high‑density industrial systems
Certifications such as CxA, PMP, or LEED AP
Benefits
A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
Promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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