Director – Utility Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversees and manages multiple technical teams.

• Manages team utilization and forecasts workloads based on project sizes and scope.

• Reviews and oversees financial documentation, including revenue, write-offs, COGS, overhead expenses, and net income.

• Develops and implements one- and three-year plans for the department, including quarterly milestones.

• Leads the interviewing and onboarding process for new team members and leaders within the group.

• Mentors Team Leads and Engineers across various teams.

• Collaborates with the Business Development team to provide technical guidance, pricing information, and ensure scope alignment.

• Facilitates a seller-doer model to maintain existing client relationships while cultivating new ones.

• Identifies the need for and develops processes aimed at enhancing efficiency, consistency, and the quality of client deliverables.

• Oversees the production of deliverables across multiple teams, ensuring client satisfaction and timely completion.

• Develops and enforces Standard Best Practices (SBPs) to guarantee high-level execution among team members.

• Reviews the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Maintains a professional understanding of all relevant Codes, Standards, and construction practices.

• Assists with client communication and contacts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; M.S. is preferred.

• 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience, with at least 2+ years in engineering management.

• Professional Engineer (PE) designation is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with various electrical system studies, including: Short circuit, load flow/reactive power, harmonics, arc flash, protection/coordination, cable ampacity, grounding/earthing, transient stability, transient overvoltage, and switching.

• Familiarity with a variety of electrical system studies software such as: DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, CYMCAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, PSLF, and PSS/e.

• Preferred experience performing system studies to support the design and construction of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, or battery storage.

• Extensive experience in producing study or calculation reports.

• Strong understanding of power system theory, including load flow concepts, symmetrical components, and advanced topics such as grounding/earthing, power quality transient analysis, system protection coordination, or transmission system planning.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project.

• Professional, articulate, and capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion.

• Highly organized and self-motivated.

• Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.

• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work with attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.

• Voluntary Life Insurance.

• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting.

• Annual and discretionary bonus programs.

• Paid vacation and sick time.

• Employer-paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Eight (8) paid holidays, including a floating holiday for personal use.

• Annual team building activities.

• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.

• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.

• Pet insurance.