Director, Electrical Engineering – Power Studies

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jim Quirk

About the Role

A rare opportunity to build and lead a power systems studies practice at a company experiencing real momentum — with recent growth expanding our engineering capabilities and footprint into high-demand markets like data centers and renewables.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for all power system studies, including: Load flow and short-circuit studies, Arc flash hazard analysis, Transient stability and dynamic studies, Protection and coordination studies, Harmonics, grounding, and insulation coordination.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, methodologies, and quality control processes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for complex or high-risk projects.
• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to client issuance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers and power systems analysts.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, training, and succession planning within the group.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization for the power studies group.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Support resolution of technical, schedule, and scope issues.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive operational efficiency.
• Support business development through proposal development, technical presentations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, utilities, EPCs, and developers.
• Identify growth opportunities in emerging markets (renewables, energy storage, data centers, grid modernization, etc.).
• Represent the firm in industry forums, conferences, and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 12+ years of experience in power systems engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Deep expertise in power system studies and utility/industrial standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEC).
• Proficiency with industry software such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSS®E, DigSILENT, or similar.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy interconnections and grid-scale energy storage.
• Experience working directly with utilities and system operators.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.
• Publishations, presentations, or recognized industry leadership.

Core Competencies

• Technical authority in power systems engineering.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Leadership and team development.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Quality-driven and detail-oriented.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

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