Director of Electrical - Power Distribution
Core
Architect, engineer, and deliver islanded power systems carrying electricity from hundreds of nuclear units to co-located customers for microgrids scaling up to 20 GWe.
Role type
Director of Electrical - Power Distribution
Builds
Islanded multi-gigawatt microgrids, generator step-up transformers, collector and transmission systems, switchyards, and substations
Domain
Nuclear energy, power systems engineering, high-voltage transmission
Required skills
Power system analysis, protection and relaying philosophy, HV/EHV substation design, grid stability analysis, team leadership, equipment procurement, project management
Preferred skills
PE license, islanded/microgrid design, large dynamic load experience, EMT modeling, standardized substation design
Technologies
ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory
Responsibilities
Build and lead the Power Distribution engineering organization; Own electrical architecture from generator terminals to customer meter; Engineer generator step-up transformers, switchyards, and substations; Own power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash); Own grid stability for islanded operation; Define protection and relaying philosophy; Define power quality and reliability requirements; Work with reactor and nuclear safety engineers on power interfaces; Define functional requirements for generator controls; Coordinate with customer engineering teams; Set design basis and electrical equipment standards; Develop equipment specifications and lead procurement strategy; Support construction, testing, and energization; Own organizational budget and headcount plan.
