Head of Electrical Engineering
Core
Lead electrical engineering strategy and execution for utility-scale renewable energy assets (solar, wind, storage) across development, EPC, and operations.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Head of Electrical Engineering)
Builds
Utility-scale renewable energy projects and operating fleets
Domain
Renewable Energy / Power Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-voltage systems expertise (69 kV–500 kV), substation design, grid interconnection strategy, power system modeling (PSS®E, PSCAD, ETAP), NERC/ISO/RTO compliance, technical due diligence, fleet performance optimization, engineering governance, stakeholder management for acquisitions
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with repowering and capacity expansions
Technologies
PSS®E, PSCAD, ETAP
Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering function across full asset lifecycle, establish engineering standards and design criteria, oversee electrical system design for new projects, provide technical oversight to operations, own grid compliance strategy, support interconnection strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, partner on investment decisions, lead technical due diligence, manage equipment supplier relationships, provide executive reporting, build and mentor engineering organization
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & organization building