The Director – Infrastructure Sustainability and Turbomachinery is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for developing and implementing sustainable engineering strategies focused on the performance and lifecycle optimization of turbomachinery across infrastructure assets. This role ensures that energy-intensive systems—such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and blowers—are operated and maintained with maximum efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and full regulatory compliance. The position blends advanced mechanical engineering with sustainable infrastructure development principles to improve asset value and reduce carbon footprint.
Strategic Sustainability Leadership
Lead sustainability initiatives focused on energy optimization, carbon reduction, and water/energy nexus efficiencies related to turbomachinery.
Develop corporate strategies to improve environmental performance of rotating mechanical systems.
Turbomachinery Engineering Oversight
Provide expert leadership in the design, selection, integration, and operation of large-scale pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Oversee performance analysis, condition monitoring, and reliability optimization of turbomachinery assets.
Infrastructure Project Development
Direct sustainable design and implementation practices across infrastructure upgrade or expansion projects involving high-efficiency turbomachinery.
Lead feasibility studies and impact assessments for new technology adoption (e.g., energy recovery turbines, VFD integration).
Asset Management & Lifecycle Optimization
Develop long-term maintenance and retrofit strategies to extend equipment life while minimizing energy consumption.
Establish performance benchmarks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for turbomachinery sustainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with energy managers, operations teams, and environmental engineers to integrate sustainable practices into capital and O&M workflows.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate advanced turbomachinery technologies.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation
Ensure all turbomachinery systems comply with safety, environmental, and emissions regulations.
Develop risk mitigation strategies related to rotating equipment failures and environmental liabilities.
Budgeting & Resource Planning
Oversee budgets for sustainability initiatives and turbomachinery maintenance/upgrades.
Ensure optimal allocation of resources for high-impact energy and sustainability projects.
Integration of Sustainability Strategies into Infrastructure Design and Operations
Optimization of Pumping, Compression, and Turbine Systems
Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Mechanical Infrastructure
Lifecycle Management of Rotating Equipment with a Sustainability Lens
Advanced Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance of Turbomachinery
Collaboration Across Engineering, Energy, and Environmental Teams
Innovation in Infrastructure Resilience and Resource Efficiency
Regulatory Compliance and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of experience in turbomachinery, infrastructure projects, or energy optimization, with a strong sustainability focus.
Track record of managing large-scale mechanical systems within regulated utility or industrial environments.
Certification in energy or sustainability (e.g., LEED, CEM, Envision) is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of rotating equipment design, performance, and maintenance
Strong grasp of sustainability frameworks and life cycle cost analysis
Excellent project leadership, analytical, and strategic planning skills
Familiarity with ESG reporting, energy audits, and carbon tracking tools
Effective communicator with ability to lead cross-functional and cross-discipline teams