We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Join us in leading the change!

The Director of Distribution Planning and Grid Modernization position will be a key leader in EPE’s engineering organization and will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategic initiatives with respect to distribution planning principles, grid modernization solutions, and technologies that support electric distribution system engineering, design, and operations across various utility clients. This position will lead a world class team of engineers working directly on utility client solutions and programs. It will include working closely with other EPE business unit leaders to develop and provide business solutions to EPE’s utility clients. The Director will also support business development activities for existing and potential EPE utility clients.  Responsibilities will also include engaging with external counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to ensure that EPE is leveraging and contributing to industry best practices.  

How you can make an impact:

• Act as an SME supporting distribution planning and grid modernization efforts including:
• Oversee, manage, and lead a team of managers and engineers to ensure successful delivery and execution of utility client projects.
• Oversee, control, and report on distribution planning and grid modernization line of business financial performance, operational performance, and quality of utility project deliverables, including monthly line of business revenue & forecasts, staff utilization, efficiencies, and business development activities and forecasts.
• Develop strategies to grow and enhance EPE’s service offerings and impact on the industry.
• Oversee, maintain, and grow client relationships.
• Oversee, manage, and contribute to the line of business technical proposals and bid responses to client projects and initiatives.
• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing utility client planning principles and grid modernization capabilities.
• Oversee and direct the development of project plans, implementation, execution, and delivery of utility client projects and strategic initiatives (scope, schedule, and budget). Identify and mitigate risks to successful project completion.
• Recommend hiring and resource strategies to sustain and improve line of business excellence and top performance.
• Engage with fellow EPE leaders to ensure the effective coordination of strategies, growth plans, and success.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to leverage the Company's strengths and opportunities to motivate cross-functional sales, growth, and expansion of client service offerings.
• Participate in industry forums to support the Company's position contributing to industry best practices in grid modernization.

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in functions relating to electric utility engineering, operations, and planning  
• Leadership skills demonstrated by providing strategic direction to organizations, developing staffing and training strategies, and ensuring successful client project delivery and satisfaction.  
• Creativity, appropriate risk taking, and strong innovation focus. Strength and ability to make strategic decisions with limited information while managing multiple priorities.  
• Knowledge of utility distribution systems, DER operations, transmission, substation functionality, and current state of industry technology best practices.  
• Strong financial management, personnel management, communication, business negotiation and decision-making skills.  
• Knowledge of general utility corporate models, procedures, and processes including budget preparation and tracking, safety, contract execution, procurement, and administration. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering, or MBA
• Professional Engineering License

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuous Education Benefits
• 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.

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: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party 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 agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.