Description
Step into a once-in-a-generation opportunity as a Technical Director in Santa Fe, NM, helping lead one of the largest renewable energy transmission projects in the United States. This unique organization operates as a governmental instrumentality with private-sector flexibility, driving a $26B clean energy initiative that will impact millions across the state. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping grid infrastructure, renewable deployment, and energy policy at the highest levels.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Technical Director position include:
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in science or technology – Provide high-level technical leadership supporting renewable energy, storage, and transmission initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to contribute technical insights in collaborative committee and regulatory settings – Represent the organization on development committees and in public venues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts for internal teams and external stakeholders
• Understanding of transmission infrastructure and grid operations (preferred) – Support renewable and transmission project planning and execution
• Experience navigating federal and state regulatory environments (preferred) – Provide technical support before PRC, FERC, RTOs, and other regulatory bodies
• Familiarity with utility planning processes (preferred) – Align development initiatives with utility and grid requirements
• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage regulations, FERC regulations, and power markets (preferred) – Monitor and interpret statutory and regulatory developments
• Technical leadership and contract coordination experience – Manage and collaborate with contract Electrical Engineers to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, 401k with 5% match through T. Rowe Price, three weeks of PTO (negotiable), relocation assistance, and a hybrid schedule (in office three days per week).
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | RENEWABLE ENERGY DIRECTOR | TRANSMISSION DIRECTOR | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | FERC | POWER MARKETS | GRID OPERATIONS | UTILITY PLANNING | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | RENEWABLE ENERGY | ENERGY STORAGE | TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE