Department Manager - Power System Engineer

Department Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Team and Operations Management

  : You will oversee all departmental operations, including managing staff workloads and collaborating with HR on recruiting, retention, and development. You'll set and implement department goals, objectives, and standards, ensuring work is assigned efficiently and with a focus on quality and billability.

• Mentoring and Performance

  : You are responsible for providing continuous mentoring and constructive feedback to your team. You will conduct both mid-year and annual performance reviews and hold the team accountable for meeting work budgets, metrics, and schedules.

• Project and Process Leadership

  : You'll advise and guide team members to ensure they use the right technical resources for projects and quality reviews. You will also develop and improve project execution and design tools, as well as study workflows and procedures.

• Stakeholder Coordination

  : You will build strong relationships and coordinate with managers and leads across different global practices and office locations. This role requires the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to all levels of employees and management.

Required Qualifications

• Education

  : A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power System Engineering is required. A Master's degree in Electrical or Power System Planning is preferred.

• Experience

  : A minimum of

  15 years of experience

  is necessary. You should have previous experience with power system planning activities such as

  power flow studies, short circuit, transient stability, and protection coordination studies

  .

• Technical Expertise

  : You must be an expert in power system analysis software like

  PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, PSCAD

  , and

  ETAP

  . Familiarity with

  IEEE/NERC

  and

  IEC

  standards is also essential. Experience with

  North American power system fundamentals

  and project management activities related to this field is a plus.

• Leadership Skills

  : This role requires strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to present complex information. You should have experience giving and receiving performance feedback and be willing to travel internationally.