Practice Area Manager

Practice Area Manager, Advanced Energy Systems Studies & Compliance
 
Remote US & Canada
This is a senior leadership role combining technical oversight, people management, project delivery and business development, leading an established team of approximately 11–12 engineers, including technical leads across IBR and microgrids.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical work across microgrids, IBR, large loads/data centers and facility-level power systems.
• Oversee complex power system studies, model development, benchmarking and compliance work.
• Lead, mentor and grow a team of experienced engineers.
• Provide senior-level technical troubleshooting and guidance, rather than performing studies day-to-day.
• Ensure projects are delivered to scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations.
• Build client relationships, support proposals and help grow bookings and revenue.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and financial performance of the practice.

 
Ideal Background

• 20 years’ experience in power systems engineering, studies or consulting.
• Strong people-management and technical leadership experience.
• Background across areas such as microgrids, IBR/DER, BESS, large loads, data centers, substations or facility-level power systems.
• Experience within consulting, utilities, developers or the wider energy industry.
• Experience using tools such as PSS®E, PSCAD, PSLF, ETAP, TARA, CAPE or ASPEN.
• Commercial/business development experience is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

 
You don’t need to be a hands-on modeller today. The priority is someone who can understand complex technical problems, troubleshoot studies and effectively lead the engineers performing the work.