Director, Electrical Engineering – Power Studies

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

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas area seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering – Power Studies to lead and grow the firm's power systems analysis and studies practice across utilities, industrials, renewables, and data centers.

This senior role requires technical excellence, strategic growth, staff leadership, and delivery of high‑quality studies, while building strong client relationships and guiding business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 12+ years in power systems engineering with leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in power system studies and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEC).
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSILENT or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead load flow and short‑circuit studies.
• Perform arc flash hazard analysis.
• Oversee transient stability and dynamic studies.
• Oversee protection and coordination studies.
• Establish and maintain technical standards and quality control.
• Mentor engineering teams and review deliverables.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and business opportunities.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PSS/E

DigSILENT

Job description

Director, Electrical Engineering – Power Studies

Location: Dallas Area, TX

Department: Engineering

Reports To: VP Engineering

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

Position Summary

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

• 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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.