Independent Engineering Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the governance of Independent Engineering engagements.

• Manage task orders, staffing, delivery oversight, reporting, and client interactions.

• Lead programs for technical due diligence, credit evaluations, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities.

• Transform findings from engineering, construction, compliance, operations, commercial, and risk assessments into lender-ready documentation.

• Handle daily engagement delivery, COR interface, scope management, status updates, staffing, and resolution of issues.

• Review project documentation and assess technical and commercial interfaces.

• Identify risks and mitigation strategies and validate project assumptions.

• Assist with conditions precedent and readiness reviews for disbursement.

• Create task order plans, meeting schedules, deliverable logs, performance reports, and issue escalations.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to facilitate DOE and lender decision-making.

• Support construction monitoring, EPC oversight, completion certification, operations monitoring, and assessments of debt-service viability.

• Engage in data room evaluations, interviews with borrowers and contractors, site visits, monitoring meetings, updates to risk registers, reviews of CP evidence, checks of draw packages, and tracking of issue resolution.

• Draft Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.

• Ensure outputs are independent, traceable to source evidence, suitable for lender review, and aligned with the project's lifecycle requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or a related technical domain.

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in energy infrastructure, engineering advisory, project finance, program management, or independent engineering.

• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, client delivery, and engaging senior stakeholders for federal, lender, or owner-side programs.

• Relevant experience in the energy sector, including oil and gas, power, or utilities.

• Familiarity with independent engineering reviews and technical due diligence.

• Experience in risk assessment and program management of advisory workstreams and task orders.

• Proficient in data room reviews and tracking information requests.

• Strong report writing and Excel analytical skills.

• Capability to collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders.

• Technical judgment, analytical rigor, defensible documentation, issue escalation, and adherence to schedules.

• Ability to interpret technical evidence into implications for risk, compliance, and financing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced skills in Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word are preferred.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio.

• Ability to meet job requirements and assist in business development initiatives.

• Preferred credentials include PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, or discipline-specific certifications as applicable.

• STD background check designation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Employer contributions to chosen medical and dental plans.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance, including high-deductible health plans and PPO options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Access to financial planner support.

• Two weeks of vacation leave.

• Three sick days.

• 10 ProSidian holidays.

• Observance of government holidays.

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.

• Discounts and savings through the Corporate Perks Benefit Program.

• Support for security clearance as a professional credential.

• Employee and contractor referral bonuses of up to $5,000 for referrals who stay employed for 90 days.

• Performance incentives linked to new client pursuits and support.

• Supplemental life insurance coverage.

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Flexible remote work arrangements with on-site meetings as necessary.