Director, Electrical Engineering – Power Studies

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering – Power Studies in the Dallas area to lead power systems studies for utilities, industrial, renewables, and data centers. You will set technical direction, ensure high-quality deliverables, mentor engineers, and contribute to client relationships.

Qualifications: PE license; BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred); 12+ years in power systems with 5+ in leadership; proficiency with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSILENT.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 12+ years in power systems engineering with at least 5 years in leadership/management.
• Deep expertise in power system studies and utility/industrial standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEC).
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSS-E, DigSILENT or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for all power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, transient stability, protection/co-ordination, harmonics, grounding).
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of electrical engineers and power systems analysts.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, scheduling and resource utilization; deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support business development through proposals, technical presentations, and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems engineering

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PSS-E

DigSILENT

Job description

Director, Electrical Engineering – Power Studies

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year

Location: Dallas Area, TX

Department: Engineering

Reports To: VP Engineering

The Director of Electrical Engineering – Power Studies leads and oversees the firm's power systems analysis and studies practice. This role is responsible for technical excellence, strategic growth, staff leadership, and delivery of high-quality power system studies for utility, industrial, renewable energy, and data center clients. The Director serves as a senior technical authority, mentor to engineering teams, and key contributor to business development and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Project & Operational Management

• 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.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• 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.
• Publications, 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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