Director - Power Systems Studies

Kinectrics Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kinectrics AES, Inc. seeks an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead investigations and studies for transmission and distribution assets in North America.

The role focuses on transient studies, interconnection assessments, and NERC-related analysis, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and develop new business relationships. You will travel as needed within the US, Canada, and beyond, work within a diverse team, and contribute to projects from design through deployment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in electrical engineering; MS in Power Systems or related field preferred.
• PE designation (multi-state) preferred and legal work status in US.
• Willingness to travel within US/Canada and beyond for projects.
• Strong knowledge of power system studies, interconnection, NERC and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure consulting opportunities for power system studies (70/30 win/execute split).
• Plan, quote, and manage projects including contracts, costs, scheduling, and resources.
• Review and author technical reports; provide engineering oversight and mentoring.
• Participate in workshops and conferences; travel as required.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Project management

Electrical engineering

Client development

Education

MS in Power Systems

BE in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

SKM

ETAP

PSS/E

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Kinectrics AES, Inc. is a U.S.-based subsidiary of Kinectrics and a recognized leader in providing engineering, testing, inspection, and lifecycle management services to the energy and utility industry. Trusted by clients across North America and globally, Kinectrics is known for technical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.

With over 1,000 engineers, scientists, and technical experts worldwide, independent laboratories and testing facilities, and a diverse range of field inspection capabilities, Kinectrics supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets from design and testing through deployment, operation, and maintenance.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote, United States

Department: Grid and Generator Services

Reports to: Vice President , Grid and Generator Services

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

Kinectrics AES, Inc. offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees, which includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% company match
• Additional wellness and employee support programs

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Identify, nurture and secure work in consulting and engineering from new and existing customers in the area of power system studies. This may include single projects but also focus on negotiated master service agreements for baseload work. Split of work between securing (winning) power system studies work and execution estimated to be 70/30.
• Quote, plan and run projects including negotiation and administration of contracts, estimates of costs, scheduling and resource management.
• Execution of work assignments including analysis and engineering oversight, authoring or reviewing of reports
• Knowledge transfer and mentoring of junior engineers and staff
• Participate in workshops and conferences and present high-quality articles for presentation and publication.
• Be prepared to travel within Canada, the United States and elsewhere to complete projects.
• Maintain expertise in the field of transmission and distribution asset management specifically with transient, grid interconnection studies and NERC studies. Participate in national and international bodies focused on related areas.

What You Need to Succeed

• A four-year university education in electrical engineering plus a Masters or higher degree in Power System Engineering or related area.
• Legally able to work in US with PE designation (multi-state preferred)
• Legally possible to work in Canada (Visa to be obtained with support from Kinectrics)
• Dual citizenship (US and Canada) preferred
• Approximately 10 years of experience is expected to develop the knowledge and capabilities required for this role.
• Knowledge in areas of power system studies, distribution power systems analysis, connection impact assessments, short circuit, load flows, distribution load flow, loss analysis, protection coordination, arc flash, transient analysis, RTDS (closed loop testing), EMTP modelling, protection philosophy, P&C equipment and ideally substation design
• Knowledge of distribution & transmission standards: distribution system codes, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc.
• Knowledge of distributed energy resource interconnection requirements: IEEE 1547, UL1741, Hydro One TIR.
• Knowledge in power industry design standards.
• Knowledge and experience with distribution components such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, arresters, switches, automation, insulated power cables, overhead line conductors and insulators.
• Strong initiative to identify opportunities where Kinectrics engineering teams can contribute to power utility engineering, implement new business, and obtain revenue projects.
• Flexibility to work in a wide array of technical topics related to distribution engineering.
• Expertise and proven experience in performing transient power studies
• Proven experience performing connection impact assessments for interconnecting DER in North America – familiar with the standards and report requirements
• Experience with NERC studies such as MOD and PRC series is considered essential
• Strong customer focus and ability to successfully develop new business with Canadian and US power utilities and/or distribution companies
• Commitment to employer and companies strategic goals.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed by the project.
• Ability to manage time and budgets on Kinectrics projects and to lead/work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, PSCAD, SKM and ETAP.
• Working experience with Siemens PSS/E
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Kinectrics AES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.