Sr. Director of Engineering - Transformers

Integrated Power Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is a leading North American power management and transformer services provider. The Sr. Director of Transformer Engineering will shape engineering standards, mentor a high-performing team, and partner across functions to deliver safe, reliable transformer solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, governance, and growth initiatives to meet customer expectations while aligning with IPS values and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in transformers and power systems.
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading engineers or cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of power, distribution, and oil/dry-type transformers.
• PE license or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy for IPS transformer products and services.
• Provide senior technical leadership for design review, testing, repair, and field issues.
• Establish consistent engineering processes, documentation, and governance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team focused on safety and quality.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, quality, supply chain, and leadership to improve execution and profitability.
• Support complex customer opportunities with technical reviews and proposals.
• Serve as escalation point for transformer failures and quality concerns.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement of performance and reliability.
• Ensure alignment with customer specs, regulatory requirements, and IPS standards.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend investments in people, tools, and processes.

Skills

Transformer design

Leadership

Root causes

Project management

Governance

Cross-functional

Safety culture

Diagnostics

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Advanced degree

Job description

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

• Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more!

Responsibilities and Expectations:

The Sr. Director of Transformer Engineering will provide strategic and technical leadership for IPS transformer engineering design, repair, testing, and manufacturing support capabilities. This role is responsible for building engineering standards, strengthening technical depth, supporting business growth, and ensuring transformer solutions meet customer expectations for safety, reliability, quality, and performance.

• Lead the engineering strategy for IPS transformer products, services, repair capabilities, technical standards, and long-term capability development
• Provide senior technical leadership for transformer design review, diagnostics, testing, repair, refurbishment, manufacturing support, and field-related engineering issues
• Establish consistent engineering processes, documentation practices, design review expectations, test procedures, and technical governance across transformer operations
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on safety, quality, technical excellence, accountability, and customer satisfaction
• Partner with operations, sales, quality, supply chain, field service, marketing, product management, and executive leadership to improve execution, delivery performance, profitability, and customer experience
• Support complex customer opportunities by reviewing technical requirements, advising on solution design, supporting proposals, and participating in customer-facing technical discussions
• Serve as a senior technical escalation point for transformer-related failures, quality concerns, performance issues, and non-standard repair or manufacturing situations
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement efforts related to transformer performance, process reliability, testing accuracy, and repair quality
• Ensure engineering practices align with applicable customer specifications, regulatory requirements, industry standards, safety expectations, and IPS quality requirements
• Identify engineering capability gaps and recommend investments in people, equipment, tools, technology, training, and process improvements
• Strengthen knowledge sharing across IPS by developing engineering playbooks, technical guidance, training resources, and standard work for transformer-related activities
• Support integration of transformer capabilities into the broader IPS power management portfolio and help identify opportunities for growth, differentiation, and operational improvement

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related technical field required
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in transformers, power systems, electrical equipment, manufacturing, repair, testing, or field service
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineers, technical teams, engineering programs, or cross-functional technical initiatives
• Knowledge of power transformers, distribution transformers, oil-filled transformers, dry-type transformers, transformer components, diagnostics, repair practices, testing methods, and applicable industry standards
• Experience supporting or leading transformer manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair, refurbishment, field service, new product enhancements, or failure analysis activities
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem-solving, root cause analysis, corrective action, process improvement, and quality-focused engineering initiatives
• Ability to translate customer needs, technical requirements, and operational constraints into practical engineering solutions
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical excellence, safety, customer expectations, cost, schedule, and operational execution
• Experience developing engineering standards, documentation, technical procedures, training materials, or governance processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, develop talent, scale technical capabilities, and support business growth
• Strong commitment to IPS core values, including Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical, and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.

IPS defines world‑class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.