Director of Engineering / Lead Power Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About NextGen Fabrication

NextGen Fabrication is a rapidly growing industrial fabrication and engineering company specializing in large-scale power generation enclosures, e-houses, control buildings, data center infrastructure, and custom-engineered industrial systems.

We are expanding our power generation division and are seeking a highly experienced engineering leader to design and develop a new generation of utility-grade and mission-critical generator enclosure products ranging from 500 kW to 4 MW+.

This position will lead all engineering activities related to generator enclosures, fuel systems, ventilation systems, acoustics, structural design, and electrical integration.

Position Overview

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for the technical leadership, design standards, product development roadmap, and engineering team management for NextGen Fabrication's power generation products.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in diesel and natural gas power generation systems, packaged generator enclosures, cooling and ventilation systems, fuel storage systems, acoustics, structural engineering coordination, and electrical integration.

This individual will build and manage a team consisting of both direct employees and external engineering contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Engineering

• Lead design and development of generator enclosure products up to 4 MW+
• Develop standardized enclosure platforms and product families
• Design systems meeting:
• • UL requirements
  • NFPA standards
  • IBC structural requirements
  • Wind ratings up to 140+ MPH
  • Seismic requirements
  • Data center and mission-critical specifications
• Oversee acoustic performance design targeting 75–85 dBA requirements
• Design integrated fuel systems with 24-hour and 48-hour runtime capacities
• Develop advanced ventilation and thermal management systems capable of multiple air changes per minute
• Coordinate generator OEM integration (Kohler, Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Rolls-Royce, Rehlko, etc.)
• Lead design reviews and engineering validation

Engineering Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering staff
• Direct outside engineering consultants and specialty contractors
• Establish engineering procedures, design standards, and quality systems
• Implement product lifecycle management processes
• Review and approve engineering drawings and calculations

Project Execution

• Support estimating and business development efforts
• Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations
• Provide manufacturing support to fabrication operations
• Coordinate with suppliers and OEM partners
• Manage engineering schedules and budgets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, packaged power systems, generator enclosures, or related industries
• 5+ years leading engineering teams
• Strong understanding of:
• • Diesel generator systems
  • Generator cooling systems
  • Fuel storage systems
  • Industrial ventilation systems
  • Acoustic engineering
  • Structural steel fabrication
  • Electrical distribution systems
• Experience with large industrial generators (1 MW – 5 MW+)
• Proficiency with:
• • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit (preferred)
  • FEA and CFD tools
• Experience working with manufacturing and fabrication teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with UL 2200
• Experience with UL 142 fuel systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 37, NFPA 70, NFPA 110
• Experience serving:
• • Data centers
  • Utilities
  • Hospitals
  • Telecommunications
  • Oil & gas
  • Critical infrastructure
• Previous experience with generator OEMs, packagers, or enclosure manufacturers

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, this individual will:

• Establish NextGen's engineering standards and processes
• Build and manage an internal engineering team
• Launch a standardized line of generator enclosure products
• Reduce design cycle times
• Improve manufacturability and field serviceability
• Position NextGen Fabrication as a leading supplier of mission-critical power generation enclosures

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus
• Equity participation opportunities for exceptional candidates
• Health benefits
• Relocation assistance available
• Significant career growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding company

To Apply

Please submit your resume, project portfolio, and a brief summary of your experience designing generator enclosures, packaged power systems, or mission-critical power generation equipment.