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Job Location drjobs

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space we are focused on building a modern secure and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading thechange!

The Senior Manager Grid Modernization will support the overall vision leadership and management of EPEs Grid Modernization department. This includes collaborating on the departments strategic and technical direction helping identify opportunities for new or expanded services contributing to operational and financial performance targets and assisting with business development efforts to scale our organization. Youll also be responsible for managing and mentoring a highperforming teamcultivating a positive culture encouraging professional growth and championing EPEs core values.

Howyou can make an impact:

Strategic & Technical Vision

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of a longterm roadmap for the Grid Modernization department aligning with emerging industry trends stakeholder needs and EPEs strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate on new and existing service offerings in DER Integration grid resiliency and advanced distribution system operations (e.g. Flexible Interconnection Virtual Power Plants Distribution System Operator (DSO) strategies).
  • Support thought leadership efforts staying updated on cuttingedge technologies contributing to industry forums and helping champion EPEs vision at conferences and events.
  • Provide technical guidance to the team on advanced DER Integration servicese.g. strategic roadmapping Locational Value of DER Microgrids Digital Twins VoltVar Optimization DERMS AMDS etc.
  • Partner with leadership to guide resiliency initiatives including risk determination mitigation evaluations resiliency planning and integrated distribution system planning.
  • Collaborate crossfunctionally with departments like Business Development Software Solutions and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and daytoday operations.

Organizational Leadership

  • Manage mentor and develop an engineering team providing clear direction regular feedback and accountability for ontime project deliveries.
  • Oversee performance management setting measurable goals that align with organizational objectives and supporting structured career development paths.
  • Foster a collaborative culture through open communication knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in technical and professional skills.
  • Promote high morale by recognizing achievements celebrating milestones and maintaining an inclusive supportive environment.
  • Assist in recruiting and onboarding top engineering talent ensuring the team has the necessary skills and capacity for both current and future demands.

Operational Excellence

  • Support oversight of the departments financial performance (P&L) helping develop and maintain revenue and profit forecasts to align with organizational goals.
  • Help establish project management frameworks ensuring initiatives meet or exceed scope schedule and budget requirements.
  • Evaluate and streamline team efficiency by adopting best practices refining processes and standardizing tools for consistent highquality outcomes.
  • Oversee quality assurance for client deliverables implementing thorough review processes to mitigate risk and maintain industryleading standards.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success identify trends and proactively recommend corrective actions for performance gaps.
  • Assess resource needs in consultation with senior leadership ensuring the right mix of skill sets to balance nearterm project demands with longerterm growth.

Business Development & Client Relationships

  • Collaborate with the Business Development team by participating in client meetings providing technical and strategic insights that address client challenges and support project success.
  • Identify new market opportunities and help develop targeted strategies for expanding EPEs services in key growth areas.
  • Contribute to proposals and RFP responses highlighting EPEs unique value proposition and coordinating with crossfunctional teams to deliver compelling pitches.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to existing clients nurturing strong relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Represent EPE at industry events conferences and forums showcasing our thought leadership in grid modernization and facilitating strategic connections.

Qualifications

Bring your passion heres whats needed:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (or a related field)
  • 5 years of experience in Power Systems Planning with a strong focus on Distribution and DER (Distributed Energy Resources).
  • 2 year of leadership experience (formal or informal) demonstrating the ability to guide teams toward achieving objectives.
  • Robust technical knowledge of DER integration interconnection standards and grid modernization topics with the ability to evaluate new solutions and drive innovation.
  • Familiarity with advanced grid modernization solutionssuch as Flexible Interconnection (Flex IX) Locational Value of DER (LVDER) DSO (Distribution System Operator) strategies DERMS the ability to translate these technologies into viable services.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills enabling you to effectively interface with clients external vendors crossfunctional teams and executive leadership.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills able to anticipate industry trends and adapt organizational strategies accordingly.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence building relationships and cultivating buyin across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or a related field; a PE license or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
  • 3 years of leadership experience with proven capabilities in teambuilding mentorship and strategic planning at a department or organizational level.
  • Prior Profit & Loss (P&L) management experience including budget forecasting cost optimization and revenue growth.
  • Business development experience especially in identifying market opportunities and forging strategic partnerships that drive organizational expansion.

How we support you:

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision with 100 premium coverage foryou.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K up to a 4 match 100 vested from day 1
  • Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be located in City State

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed 10 or less

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position please send an email to:

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EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes fromthirdparty recruiters. Any unsolicited thirdparty resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the will not pay a fee to a thirdparty recruiter or agencywithout a previously signed thirdparty agreementand has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.

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