Director of Power Studies

b19 Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Growth and leadership potential

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consulting firm is looking for a Director of Power Studies to provide technical leadership and lead a growing group. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in power systems analysis and strong team leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing complex studies, ensuring compliance, and mentoring staff. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power systems analysis, ideally in renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE and other industry standards.
• PE license is strongly preferred.
• Experience with tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, PSCAD, and/or EMTP‑RV.
• Proven people leadership and project oversight experience.
• PE license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for various power system studies.
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) on select projects.
• Manage team workload and staffing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and PMO to align scope, schedules, and deliverables
• Manage team workload, staffing, and capacity planning
• Lead hiring, mentoring, training, and career development of Power Studies staff
• Oversee financial performance of the group and support budget planning
• Serve as a senior technical contact for clients and ensure high levels of satisfaction

Skills

Power systems analysis

Team leadership

Technical direction

Client satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYMCAP

WinIGS

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

Job description

A leading renewable energy engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Director of Power Studies to lead and grow its Power Systems Studies function.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technically strong power systems professional who enjoys building teams, setting technical direction, and partnering across engineering disciplines to deliver high‑quality solutions for utility scale renewable energy projects.

This individual will oversee complex power system studies, serve as a technical authority, and collaborate closely with PV, BESS, Substation Engineering, and Project Management teams to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for power system studies including arc flash, short circuit, coordination, grounding, ampacity, reactive power, and transient studies
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) on select projects and ensure high‑quality, compliant deliverables
• Establish and maintain technical standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and PMO to align scope, schedules, and deliverables
• Manage team workload, staffing, and capacity planning
• Lead hiring, mentoring, training, and career development of Power Studies staff
• Oversee financial performance of the group and support budget planning
• Serve as a senior technical contact for clients and ensure high levels of satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in power systems analysis, preferably within renewable energy or utility‑scale projects
• Strong knowledge of IEEE and other relevant industry standards
• Experience with tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, PSCAD, and/or EMTP‑RV
• Proven people leadership and project oversight experience
• PE license strongly preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Lead a growing, high‑impact technical group
• Influence technical direction across renewable and utility‑scale projects
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long‑term growth and leadership potential