Power Engineering Manager

DLB Associates; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DLB Associates is expanding its substation and grid integration engineering practice and seeks a Power Engineering Manager to lead, grow, and manage this service line. This role oversees technical delivery, quality, team leadership, and business development across substation, BESS, microgrid, and grid integration for utility, renewable, data center, and industrial markets.

The senior leader will shape strategic direction, establish engineering standards, strengthen client relationships, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of power engineering experience with leadership in substation, BESS, or grid integration.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing multi-project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team including senior engineers across substation, BESS, and grid integration.
• Drive strategic growth, practice standards, and client relationships for the power engineering service line.
• Oversee technical quality, EOR reviews, and compliance with utility standards.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, and project delivery across multiple engagements.
• Represent the firm in industry forums and client negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Strategic planning

Technical mentorship

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Electrical)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN

Job description

Position Title:

Power Engineering Manager

Position Location:

Remote - workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from jobboardsdo not necessarily reflect our pay ranges.In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

DLB is expanding its substation and grid integration engineering practice and is seeking a Power Engineering Manager to lead, grow, and manage this service line. This roleis responsible forthe overall technical delivery, quality, team leadership, and business development of substation, BESS, microgrid, and other utility-scale power engineering services across utility, renewable, data center, and industrial markets.

The Power Engineering Manager will serve as the senior technical and operational leader forDLB’sgrowing Power Engineering practice, partnering with executive leadership to shape the strategic direction, growth, and long-term success of the service line. This individual will work as part of the organizational leadership team to develop engineering standards, influence practice development, strengthen client relationships, and expandDLB’spresence across utility, renewable energy, data center, and industrial markets.

The Power Engineering Manageroperateswith a high degree of autonomy, receiving strategic direction from executive leadership. This roleis responsible forleading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, supporting organizational planning, and developing the people, processes, and technical capabilities necessary to scale the practice.

The Power Engineering Manager will communicate andoperatein line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmentalobjectives.

Essential Functions

Practice Leadership & Team Management (40%)

• Lead, manage, and develop the power engineering team including Lead Engineers, Senior Engineers, andsupportingstaff across substation, BESS, and grid integration disciplines

• Lead strategic planning for the Power Engineering practice in partnership with executive leadership

• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and quality oversight across all power engineering projects and deliverables

• Serve as the senior technical authority for substation design, BESS/IBR interconnection, protection & control, and grid integration engineering

• Establish, implement, andmaintainengineering standards, design criteria, QA/QC processes, and quality management systems for the power engineering practice

• Oversee engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, code compliance, and EOR accountability

• Partner with DLB executive leadership on practice growth strategy, service line development, and resource planning

• Build and maintainDLB’sreputation as a qualified power engineering firm with clients, utilities, developers, and industry partners

• Develop and execute initiatives that support the long-term growth of the practice, including staffing strategy, technical capabilities, and new service offerings

Business Development & Client Relations (25%)

• Lead business development efforts for the power engineering practice including client development, proposal leadership, and contract negotiation for utility-scale electrical projects

• Serve as the primary client relationship manager for key accounts in the utility, renewable energy, and data center markets

• Identifyand pursue new market opportunities in substation design, BESS, microgrid, and grid integration services, with emphasis on data center and hyperscale clients

• Represent DLB at industry conferences, utility meetings, interconnection forums, and technical events

• Lead or support preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFP responses for power engineering services

• Develop andmaintainrelationships with developers, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, BESS vendors, and owner engineering teams

• Collaborate with executive leadership and Business Development to define market strategy, strengthenDLB’sposition within the industry, and expand strategic client relationships

• Support DLB executive leadership in defining the firm’s power engineering market positioning and service line strategy

Technical Oversight & Project Delivery (25%)

• Provide technical oversight and EOR review for power engineering projects across the team, ensuring quality, compliance, and liability management

• Review and approve major engineering deliverables, study reports, and stamped documents produced by the team

• Manage resource allocation, scheduling, and workload distribution across the power engineering team

• Oversee resource forecasting, staffing plans, workload balancing, andutilizationacross the practice to support sustainable growth

• Identifyand resolve technical, contractual, and client issues escalated from the project team

• Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, and applicable utility standards across all project deliverables

• Support project financial performance including fee management, scope control, and practice profitability

• Represent DLB in negotiations and technical discussions with utilities, developers, and AHJs

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Update andmaintainshop drawing andRFIlog

• Manage personal hours using company tools

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Identifyopportunities and leverage technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes.

• Support adoption of emerging technologies – including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms – to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity.

• Support a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology tooptimizeperformance and scalability.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Advanced level for all the following)

• Knowledge of organizationalobjectivesand how they relate to company policies

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational initiatives, develop engineering standards, and influence strategic business decisions

• Experience leading practice growth through hiring, mentoring, client development, and operational planning

• Deep knowledge of utility-scale power engineering including substation design (AIS/GIS), BESS/IBR interconnection, protection & control, and grid integration across medium- and high-voltage systems

• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and leading multi-disciplinary power systems projects from concept through commissioning

• Strong business development skills including client relationship management, proposal leadership, and engineering services market development

• Strong working knowledge of NESC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, IEEE (1547, 2800, 80, 1584, 519), and utility interconnection standards

• Knowledge of power systems analysis tools (ETAP,SKM, ASPEN) and working familiarity with EMT/transient simulation methodologies

• Proventrack recordmanaging engineering practiceP&L, team performance, and multi-project portfolios

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines under pressure

• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace

• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and serve as a client-facing point of contact

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position

• Frequently moving throughoffice,facilityand other environments

• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to20%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees,meetingfor business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.

PLUS

• 15+ years of progressive power engineering experience withdemonstratedleadership of substation, BESS, or grid integration projects.

• Minimum 5 yearsinan engineeringmanagement, practice leadership, or department director role.

• Proventrack recordas engineer of record on medium- to high-voltage utility electrical projects (substation, generation interconnection, or equivalent).

• Direct experience withLGIA/SGIAprocesses and utility interconnection requirements.

• Experience leading, managing, and growing engineering teams of 5 or more engineers.

Preferred / Strong Plus

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).

• Existing relationships with utility-scale developers, utilities, data center owners, or hyperscale clients in the power systems space

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.