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We are ERock!

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. Enchanted Rock has responded to long term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.

At Enchanted Rock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Position Summary

The Director of Field Engineering is responsible for leading all field-based engineering activities supporting the execution of natural gas–powered microgrid projects across commercial, industrial, and mission critical facilities. This role bridges engineering design and field construction, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality deployment of generation assets that meet customer performance guarantees. This leader drives technical excellence, standardization, constructability optimization, commissioning readiness, and real-time field problem resolution across multiple concurrent EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Engineering Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of Field Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and Technical Specialists.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for on-site engineering issues.
• Standardize field engineering practices across all microgrid deployments.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Operations to improve constructability and repeatability.

Project Execution Support

• Ensure field execution aligns with issued-for-construction (IFC) drawings and technical specifications.
• Oversee site engineering activities including: Generator installation (natural gas reciprocating engines), Paralleling switchgear integration, Medium-voltage interconnection, Protection & controls coordination & Fuel gas system integration.
• Drive rapid resolution of RFIs, change orders, and technical conflicts.
• Support commissioning and performance validation efforts.

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve field modifications.
• Support root cause analysis of field failures or commissioning issues.
• Validate compliance with:

1. NEC, NFPA 70/110
2. Local utility interconnection requirements
3. Air permit and emissions standards

Quality & Safety

• Champion safety-first engineering practices.
• Ensure field engineering processes support zero-incident job sites.
• Lead technical QA/QC inspections.
• Implement lessons-learned programs to reduce rework.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop scalable engineering standards for multi-unit microgrid sites.
• Drive modularization and repeatable site layout optimization.
• Improve installation efficiency and commissioning timelines.
• Implement digital tools for field documentation and issue tracking.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with: Design Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, O&M / Asset Management & Sales Engineering (for constructability input)
• Provide technical insight during project pursuit and proposal phases.

Requirements

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (Preferred) or relevant experience
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, distributed energy, EPC construction, or oil field electrical systems
• 5+ years leading field engineering or technical construction teams.
• Strong experience with:

1. Natural gas reciprocating engines
2. Microgrids or distributed generation systems
3. Medium-voltage systems (480V–35kV)
4. Paralleling switchgear and protection schemes

• Deep knowledge of NEC and power system commissioning.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft programs such as, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other database related programs.
• Some Field Travel required
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses etc.
• Must be open to training, direction, and constant learning and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mission-critical environments (data centers, healthcare, grocery cold storage, oil field).
• Experience scaling standardized power plant designs.
• Background in fast-track EPC execution models.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow up on incomplete tasks and drive to completion.
• Ability to support multiple projects and project managers
• Ability to review and provide schedule updates
• Technical authority with strong field presence
• Decisive problem solver under schedule pressure
• Builder of high-performance field teams
• Process-oriented but execution-focused
• Strong communicator across technical and executive levels
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, high-accountability culture

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!

Do you have what it takes to join the Enchanted Rock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”