Director of Power Systems

Duties:

• Conduct studies and project engineering work, including high-level cost estimation, for renewable energy projects such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, and storage.
• Assist renewable energy developers with the interconnection process, from early site identification and grid feasibility studies to pre-application discussions with network operators, grid connection applications, offer reviews, curtailment assessments, compliance management, and support during the post-connection process including commissioning and testing.
• Coordinate with Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), state regulatory agencies, and utilities on behalf of developers, both pre-application and post-offer, and participate in project meetings and teleconferences as necessary to advance the client’s agenda.
• Perform electrical power system analysis including power system modeling and performance assessment for design validation, protection studies, high-level constraint analysis, and network connection assessments using tools such as DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSS/E, IPSA, ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, and SKM to conduct feasibility, system impact, and facility studies assessing the planned project’s impact on the grid.
• Develop electrical designs required to certify Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), support structures, offshore platforms, and subsea power cables, including independent calculations and spot-checks of electrical designs such as ampacity and arc flash assessments.
• Conduct analysis and protection coordination for existing and proposed power networks supporting renewable, offshore, industrial, and utility projects.
• Provide technical solutions to customers involving system or equipment design or upgrades, equipment testing, and solutions to enhance safety, reliability, or efficiency.
• Perform technical due diligence, manage connection studies (grid code compliance), deliver training sessions, conduct power systems analysis, undertake engineering tasks within the broader engineering field, and act as Owner’s Engineer or Technical Advisor.
• Coordinate and actively engage in business development with clients, develop proposal submissions and cost estimates by interpreting specifications and customer inquiries, and design technical proposals and pricing for customers.
• Attend relevant conferences and workshops to maintain visibility and identify business opportunities.
• Follow-up with onsite witnessing of fabrication and transport & installation activities in the US as required.
• Manage, coordinate, and mentor small teams of Engineer I/II to assist in delivering projects to various clients.
• Self-manage assigned projects and ensure cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Write and review technical reports.

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years experience
• Ideally P.E. certified
• Experience in US Interconnection processes
• Computer modelling/programming, including DigSILENT, Power Factory, PSS/E, IPSA, ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, SKM, etc.
• FERC, NERC, and other regulatory compliance studies
• Strong IEEE/ANSI Standards understanding