Lead a product engineering team delivering power systems expertise for microgrids and data centers. Define technical vision, review designs, set protection and controls standards, guide power analysis, interface with stakeholders, and grow a high-performing team.
The Role
We are looking for a Director to lead a team that provides power systems engineering expertise for off-grid and grid-tied microgrids and data centers. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, switchgear, controls, and reciprocating engines.
You will report to our Chief Technology Officer. This role can be remote, but we have a preference for someone to be hybrid, based out of either our Ridgewood, NJ, NYC, Santa Monica, or Oakland, CA offices.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide technical expertise to develop core technologies that our project teams will utilize to deliver distributed energy solutions.
- Leverage electrical and power engineering knowledge to define best practices and publish internal standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality microgrid projects are engineered well for our clients.
- Review project-specific electrical designs and the sequence of operations for controls.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on relay protection settings and power systems analysis.
- Define long-term technical vision and product roadmaps for microgrid design and core technologies.
- Work with the business development, execution, and commercial teams to ensure our microgrids are appropriately integrated into the customer site and are technically correct, practical, and cost-effective.
- Utilize strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business, vendors, and customers.
- Support, build, and grow a diverse team.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to team members.
- Guide individuals in setting clear goals and provide regular feedback on performance to foster career growth.
- Coordinate project staffing and prioritization.
- Implement new tools and practices as needed to make the team more effective.
The Ideal Candidate
- 10+ years of power systems experience with 3+ years of experience building and leading technical teams, preferably in a high-growth company.
- Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including solar, battery, switchgear, and reciprocating engines/turbines.
- Understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200kW to 5MW size range per engine. This includes parallel operation with the utility bus as well as with other DERs, both in grid parallel mode as well as island mode operations.
- Understanding of switchgear and relay protective settings (SEL, Beckwith).
- Experience in medium voltage switchgear, including 13.8kV, 23kV, and 34.5kV.
- Core competency in transformer design, short circuit analysis, grounding schemes, and power systems analysis.
- Strong knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide a more efficient system.
- Demonstrated expertise and understanding of the US power markets, the interconnection process, and requirements.
- Knowledge of systems controls for all the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work.
- Understanding of relevant building, electrical, civil, etc., codes is a plus.
- BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on the power side.
- PE in power and electrical engineering is preferred.
- ·Experience at an engineering/consulting firm is a plus.
- Advanced courses in power or a higher-level degree in the field are preferred.
This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:
· Do the Right Thing
· Act Like an Owner
· Hustle
· Demand Results
· Go Together
· Evolve or Disappear
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
About Scale Microgrids
Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today’s growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.
Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com.
About EQT
EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit https://eqtgroup.com.
Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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