Vice President - Engineering at Stellar Energy Americas Inc – Jacksonville, Florida

Vice President - Engineering

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Reports to: President of Data Centers

Supervisory Responsibility: Engineering Department

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The VP Engineering is responsible for planning, organize and direct engineering departments in the company’s global offices to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Major responsibilities include directing all engineering activities such as project execution, contract review, design management and product development for all of Stellar Energy’s product line.

Essential Functions

• Direct and manage Engineering and Automation activities for project execution, contract review, quality management and product development for all Stellar Energy projects globally.
• Co-ordinate global resources and source specialist engineering services for international projects.
• Act as Design Project Manager on major projects.
• Responsible for teamwork assignments, career planning, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with customer, authority, and industry codes and specifications.
• Responsible for cost planning and control to meet goals.
• Responsible for the development and design execution of Stellar Energy’s product line.
• Manage company technical specifications, procedures, and design data.
• Provide conceptual design and technical solutions for the Business Development team.
• Directs engineering operations and activities, including product development, existing product support, and technical support of sales.
• Heads research and development to bring new products and services to the market.
• Develops accurate financial forecasts and budgets that facilitate decisions on planning, fundraising, and capital expenditures.
• Devises design criteria and oversees product development through design, product build, and testing.
• Coordinates with other departments such as finance, marketing, and production to coordinate production, manage budgets, obtain equipment, and manage other processes.
• Develops testing procedures to document the performance of equipment and provide data.
• Organizes training and education for engineers.
• Oversees the hiring process.
• Participates in ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Technical capacity.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Financial Acumen
• Excellent computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the fabrication shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
Anticipated 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in power generation or cooling system design or similar projects working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Management and Leadership
• Experience in process system design, rotating equipment, and heat transfer.
• Familiar with ASME B31, NEC, ASHRAE, AHRI, CTI, HI, and various building codes.
• Experience with international codes and standards.
• Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering or business from an accredited University.
• Experience working in overseas locations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Any other qualifications needed.

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.