Director - Utility Studies

Role Description

As the Director – System Studies, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the System Studies group within NEI's Strategic Services department. In this role, you will primarily focus on management, leadership, and business development tasks. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing project staffing needs and scheduling

Mentoring Team Leads and Engineers

Fostering an inclusive environment

Establishing and enforcing departmental standards, best practices, and quality measures

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

Oversees and manages multiple technical teams

Manages team utilization and forecasts workloads based on project sizes and scope

Reviews and manages financial documentation, including revenue, write-offs, COGS, overhead expenses, and net income

Develops and implements one- and three-year plans for the department, with quarterly milestones

Leads the interviewing and onboarding process for new team members and leaders within the group

Mentors Team Leads and Engineers across teams

Collaborates with the Business Development team to provide technical guidance, pricing details, and scope alignment

Facilitates a seller-doer model to maintain existing client relationships and cultivate new ones

Identifies the need for and develops processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality of client deliverables

Oversees the production of deliverables across multiple teams, ensuring client satisfaction and timely completion

Develops and enforces Standard Best Practices (SBPs) to ensure high-level execution across team members

Reviews the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for quality and accuracy

Maintains a professional understanding of all applicable Codes, Standards, and construction practices

Assists with client communication and contacts

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, M.S. preferred

Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience, 2+ years of engineering management experience

Licensure: PE is preferred

In-depth knowledge and familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies such as:

Short circuit, load flow/reactive power, harmonics, arc flash, protection/coordination, cable ampacity, grounding/earthing, transient stability, transient overvoltage and switching

Familiarity with a wide variety of electrical system studies software such as:

DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, CYMCAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, PSLF, and PSS/e

Preferred: experience performing system studies to support the design and construction of renewable energy projects such as wind, solar or battery storage

Extensive experience producing study or calculation reports

Strong understanding of power system theory including load flow concepts, symmetrical components and one or more advanced topics such as grounding/earthing, power quality transient analysis, system protection coordination, or transmission system planning

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Project

Professional, articulate, and able to exercise independent judgement and discretion

Highly organized and self-motivated

Excellent written and verbal command of the English language

Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Proven record of delivering high-quality work with attention to detail

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Requirements

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel: 10 – 30%

Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs

Benefits

100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting

Annual & discretionary bonus programs

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion

Annual team building

Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility

Career development, training, and coaching opportunities

Pet insurance