John McDermott

Vice President, Engineering & Construction

John McDermott, Jr PE currently serves as Vice President of Engineering & Construction at LS Power since May 2025, leading a newly integrated team to improve project execution in the energy sector, with oversight of EPC efforts related to utility-scale renewables and natural gas generation. Prior roles include Vice President of Technical Management at Rise Light & Power from November 2022 to April 2025, Director of Projects & Engineering at Centrica from January 2017 to November 2022, and Head of Projects & Engineering at Direct Energy from January 2014 to January 2017. John McDermott's extensive experience spans leadership positions at Hess Corporation in various capacities from April 2005 to December 2013 and prior roles at Burns and Roe, Raytheon, FLSmidth, and the US Navy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, as well as a Master's Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University.

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