Company Overview:

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that assist electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of clean energy as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Summary:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing and driving the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects. Lead teams (internal and external) to deliver innovative solutions, including projects that encompass distributed energy resources and smart infrastructure initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage project teams, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will serve as a mentor to junior project managers and play a key role in shaping project management best practices across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Embrace, operate, and lead within our core values.
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication among project teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Mentor and support junior project managers and team members.
Provide On-Site support for ongoing projects and bid submittals.
Provide consulting services for clients as part of ongoing or new project submittals.
Source new RFP’s and streams of opportunities for ongoing vertical growth.
Onboard and work with contractors to meet requirements of current and future projects.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in energy engineering, utility programs, grid operations, or distributed energy resources (DERs) integration.
Demonstrated expertise in several of the following:
Grid operations and distribution systems
Load management
Demand response
Virtual power plants
Non‑wire alternatives
Battery Energy Storage systems
Energy audits and building systems
Energy modeling and savings calculations
Smart infrastructure initiatives
Connected Mobility services
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
Proven track record of managing complex projects.
Strong understanding of project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical or related discipline.
Experience with modeling tools such as PSCAD, PowerWorld, PSSE, eQUEST, or EnergyPlus.
Familiarity with utility regulatory environments and energy efficiency and DER program requirements.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Proven experience with distributed energy resources, mobility services and infrastructure initiatives.