Director - Power Systems Studies

Kinectrics AES, Inc. is a U.S.-based subsidiary of Kinectrics, a recognized leader in providing engineering, testing, inspection, and lifecycle management services to the energy and utility industry. Trusted by clients across North America and globally, Kinectrics is known for technical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability. With over 1,000 engineers, scientists, and technical experts worldwide, independent laboratories and testing facilities, and a diverse range of field inspection capabilities, Kinectrics supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets from design and testing through deployment, operation, and maintenance.

About the role

The Opportunity Position: Director - Power System Studies

Employment Type

Full-Time

Employment Level

Senior

Location

Remote, United States

Department

Grid and Generator Services

Reports to

Vice President, Grid and Generator Services

Number Required

1

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% company match
• Additional wellness and employee support programs
• Hybrid Office schedule

Accountabilities

• Identify, nurture and secure work in consulting and engineering from new and existing customers in the area of power system studies.
• Split of work between securing (winning) power system studies work and execution estimated to be 70/30.
• Quote, plan and run projects including negotiation and administration of contracts, estimates of costs, scheduling and resource management.
• Execution of work assignments including analysis and engineering oversight, authoring or reviewing of reports.
• Knowledge transfer and mentoring of junior engineers and staff.
• Participate in workshops and conferences and present high-quality articles for presentation and publication.
• Be prepared to travel within Canada, the United States and elsewhere to complete projects.
• Maintain expertise in the field of transmission and distribution asset management specifically with transient, grid interconnection studies and NERC studies.
• Participate in national and international bodies focused on related areas.

Requirements

• A four-year university education in electrical engineering plus a Masters or higher degree in Power System Engineering or related area.
• Legally able to work in US with PE designation (multi-state preferred).
• Likely to work in Canada (Visa to be obtained with support from Kinectrics).
• Dual citizenship (US and Canada) preferred.
• Approximately 10 years of experience is expected to develop the knowledge and capabilities required for this role.
• Knowledge in areas of power system studies, distribution power systems analysis, connection impact assessments, short circuit, load flows, distribution load flow, loss analysis, protection coordination, arc flash, transient analysis, RTDS (closed loop testing), EMTP modelling, protection philosophy, P&C equipment and ideally substation design.
• Knowledge of distribution & transmission standards: distribution system codes, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc.
• Knowledge of distributed energy resource interconnection requirements: IEEE 1547, UL1741, Hydro One TIR.
• Knowledge in power industry design standards.
• Knowledge and experience with distribution components such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, arresters, switches, automation, insulated power cables, overhead line conductors and insulators.
• Strong initiative to identify opportunities where Kinectrics engineering teams can contribute to power utility engineering, implement new business, and obtain revenue projects.
• Flexibility to work in a wide array of technical topics related to distribution engineering.
• Expertise and proven experience in performing transient power studies.
• Proven experience performing connection impact assessments for interconnecting DER in North America – familiar with the standards and report requirements.
• Experience with NERC studies such as MOD and PRC series is considered essential.
• Strong customer focus and ability to successfully develop new business with Canadian and US power utilities and/or distribution companies.
• Commitment to employer and companies strategic goals.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed by the project.
• Ability to manage time and budgets on Kinectrics projects and to lead/work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, PSCAD, SKM and ETAP.
• Working experience with Siemens PSS/ES.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.