Director Engineering & System Studies

Overview We are designing the Grid of the future

The Director - Owners Engineering & System Studies is a pivotal technical leadership role responsible for managing the engineering departments, ensuring exceptional consulting services, and fostering innovation. This role combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership. You will manage a team of power system engineers specializing in owner’s engineering, design, and system studies, with a focus on High Voltage Substation design projects.

Responsibilities How you can make an impact :

- Providing strategic direction and technical leadership

- Mentoring and developing a high-performing team

- Managing a multidisciplinary team for effective execution of tasks

- Enhancing organizational efficiency through process improvements

- Adding structure and organization to the team to optimize performance

- Managing risk for EPC T&D/Substation projects

- Resolving engineering-related challenges and ensuring timely and successful project completion

- Managing Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities for the department

- Building and maintaining client relationships

- Contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives through business development and marketing efforts

- Fostering a collaborative and innovative culture

- Staying updated on industry trends and technological advancements

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here what’s needed:

- 7+ years of experience leading an engineering team

- Minimum 15 years in the power system industry

- Familiarity with High Voltage Substation projects, including physical layout and substation protection, design & engineering packages

- Deep knowledge of the utility-scale T&D/Substation market

- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices

- Strong critical thinking, organizational, analysis, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders

- Proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g., PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, ETAP, SKM, PSLF), AutoCAD

- Master's degree in electrical engineering or higher preferred

- Professional Engineer license preferred

- Strong communicator with a collaborative and empathetic approach

- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Lead the change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.

- Generous PTO and paid holidays

- Work with industry leaders

- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities base on position.

Location

: This position will pen to Remote

Travel

: Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

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