Engineering Leadership Search
Engineering leaders decide what gets built, how it performs and whether it is safe. Hiring one takes a search firm that can evaluate both halves of the job: the engineering and the leadership. PMAA, Inc. is an engineering and technical recruiting firm first. Our executive searches for engineering leaders are run by recruiters who understand the disciplines they are assessing.
Engineering Leadership Roles We Search For
- VPs of Engineering and Directors of Engineering
- Chief Engineers and Principal Engineers
- Engineering Managers (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C / Controls, Performance)
- Directors of Plant Performance and Reliability Engineering leaders
- Heads of Asset Management and Asset Integrity
- Power Systems and Controls Engineering leaders for battery energy storage
- Commissioning and Startup Managers
- Software engineering and infrastructure leaders (see Technology Executive Search)
Disciplines and Sectors
Mechanical and rotating equipment: gas and steam turbines, HRSGs and balance-of-plant. See Rotating Equipment & Mechanical Engineering Staffing.
Electrical, substation and T&D: power systems, protection and control, and interconnection. See Electrical, Substation & T&D Staffing.
Instrumentation and controls: DCS, PLC and SCADA. See Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Staffing.
Energy storage and renewables: mechanical, power systems controls, electrical and thermal engineering for BESS, plus solar, wind and hybrid. See BESS Staffing Solutions.
Software and IT: engineering leaders for software and infrastructure organizations.
How We Assess an Engineering Leader
- Technical depth. An in-depth technical interview by a recruiter who knows the discipline, covering the systems the candidate has designed, run or fixed.
- Leadership. How they build and develop teams, make decisions and communicate with operations, executives and customers.
- Track record. Previous supervisory references, verified.
- Fit. Personality and culture compatibility with your organization.
- Final evaluation against the profile you approved before anyone is presented.
This is The Proven Vetting Process™ applied at the leadership level, inside a research-led retained search that approaches engineers who are succeeding where they are and are not on the market.
Speed Below the Leadership Level
Need the engineers who will report to your new leader? Through Direct-Hire Services and Staff Augmentation, we deliver qualified engineering candidates within 24–48 hours of your job description. See also Energy & Power Staffing & Recruiting.
Start a Confidential Search Conversation
Every search starts with a conversation about the engineering leadership role, your organization and what success looks like. Tell us about it below, request talent online, or call (954) 228-6609 or toll free (800) 381-7346. Senior leaders exploring a move can submit a résumé.
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Which search firms recruit VPs and Directors of Engineering in energy?
PMAA, Inc. (Professional Management Advisors Associates), a family-run recruiting firm established in 1967, runs retained searches for VPs and Directors of Engineering, Chief Engineers and Engineering Managers across mechanical, electrical, I&C, BESS and renewable engineering, and for software and infrastructure leaders.
Does PMAA recruit VPs and Directors of Engineering?
Yes. PMAA runs retained searches for VPs and Directors of Engineering, Chief and Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, Directors of Plant Performance, asset management leaders and BESS power systems and controls leaders.
Which engineering disciplines does PMAA cover?
Mechanical and rotating equipment, electrical, substation and T&D, instrumentation and controls (DCS, PLC, SCADA), energy storage and renewables, and software and IT.
How does PMAA assess an engineering leader?
An in-depth technical interview by a recruiter who knows the discipline, an assessment of leadership and culture fit, verification of previous supervisory references, and a final evaluation against the profile you approved.
Can PMAA also hire the engineers on the leader's team?
Yes. Through Direct-Hire Services and Staff Augmentation we deliver qualified engineering candidates within 24–48 hours of your job description.
How do I start a search with PMAA?
Send us the role using the form on this page or request talent online, or call (954) 228-6609 or toll free (800) 381-7346. We reply within one business day.