Director of Engineering

Company

The earth beneath our feet holds an extraordinary, untapped capacity to accelerate the clean energy transition. Bedrock Energy is on a mission to transform the heating and cooling of buildings, using carbon-free, hyper-efficient, and ultra-safe geothermal energy to radically reduce costs for people and the environment. Incorporated in 2022, Bedrock has raised $22M in Seed and Series A capital and is gathering exceptional talent to scale geothermal energy to decarbonize buildings everywhere. We’re seeking creative, collaborative, proactive team members who inspire us with their high standards of excellence, integrity, and commitment to our shared mission. 

Role

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), our Director of Engineering will oversee the Engineering function, consisting of hardware (mechanical and electrical), software, and operations engineers, with a current headcount of 9 and growth plans of 3-5 in the current year. This role will continuously enhance engineering systems, methodologies, and workflows; oversee the Engineering function’s projects and resources; and design key processes to ensure the efficient delivery of Bedrock's engineering solutions for the highest customer impact.

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team, ensuring they have the resources and support to deliver high-quality solutions
• Build, implement, and continuously improve engineering processes and systems, measuring their effectiveness and driving ongoing optimization
• Define all engineering projects based on company objectives, develop detailed resource plans and schedules, and ensure key results are delivered on time and within budget 
• Collaborate with the CTO and other functions to define technical requirements and drive seamless integration across teams
• Oversee all engineering hiring and management processes, including recruitment branding, sourcing strategy,  candidate pipeline, performance reviews, and compensation planning
• Develop and manage the engineering budget to align with financial operations 
• Oversee the engineering function knowledge platform updates
• Recommend new technologies and approaches to improve processes and efficiencies
• Be a thought leader in their field - actively participate in professional societies, publish technical papers, and present at industry and trade conferences

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering, or similar disciplines
• Experience working in heavy capital equipment, industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing, or other operationally intensive environments 
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments, ideally in an early-stage technology venture with frequent new product definition and MVP prioritization
• Proven ability to build credibility with engineering leadership, understand system dependencies, and navigate technical and business trade-offs effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical problems into concrete ‘core factors’, map system dependencies, and articulate actionable decision trees
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize multi-disciplinary technical challenges and extract relevant insights for diverse audiences
• Positive, “yes if” mindset with a bias towards action; proactive and resourceful problem-solver with the ability to drive to consensus while maintaining healthy interpersonal respect and empathy for different viewpoints

• Proactivity: You take ownership, offer hypotheses, and hold yourself accountable.
• Coachability: You welcome & react constructively to feedback and seek new skills with gusto.
• Excellence: You hold yourself and your team members to high-performance standards.
• Creativity: You enjoy finding resourceful, unconventional, flexible solutions to problems. 
• Integrity: You take pride in ethical, honest behavior, no matter who is around to see it.
• Compassion: You remember empathy, respect, and care in your interactions with others.
• Commitment to Diversity: You actively seek to surround yourself with and collaborate inclusively with people who are different from you in experience, background, worldview, and resources.
• Bedrock Energy is building a strong culture based on our Organizational Values. In addition, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bedrock Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.