Associate Director, Power Systems Engineering

Responsibilities: Direct and develop Scout's Power Systems Engineering team Provide governance for design of collection systems, substations, transmission interconnection, protection and control, SCADA, PPC, EMS, OT networks Lead protection and control leadership, including philosophies, relay settings, testing and commissioning support Oversee SCADA, PPC, and digital systems ownership, including data, telemetry, and alarm strategies Drive commissioning and grid integration oversight, standards, test procedures, and FAT/SAT governance Ensure operational readiness and COD achievement across projects Coordinate with preconstruction, interconnection, asset management, operations, utilities, OEMs, EPCs, and consultants Manage field quality inspections, NCRs, failure investigations, and warranty support Develop and enforce equipment standards, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives Support asset management and operations with advanced technical troubleshooting and reliability programs Lead performance management, coaching, succession planning, and talent acquisition across the team Maintain and govern engineering standards, specifications, and documentation Communicate technical risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans to project teams Allocate resources across projects to align with priorities Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on safety, innovation, and technical excellence Lead workforce planning, KPI establishment, and operating procedures

Key requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years in Power Systems Engineering, Protection & Controls, Substation Engineering, Utility Engineering/Operations, Renewable Energy Engineering, or Commissioning/Grid Integration Experience with utility-scale solar, wind, and/or BESS projects Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering/technical teams Demonstrated ability to manage engineers, provide coaching/mentoring, and drive performance Proven track record of building and scaling technical organizations with high engineering quality Experience allocating resources across multiple projects and priorities Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, protection, SCADA, PPC, interconnection, commissioning, energization, and major equipment (WTGs, solar, BESS, transformers, switchgear) Ability to review and guide power system studies, protection philosophies, relay settings, SCADA architectures, PPC strategies, and commissioning programs Experience with utility and transmission provider interactions Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills Willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver’s license; US work authorization Preferred: Master's in Electrical Engineering; PE license; PMP or project management training strong leadership and people management clear stakeholder communication ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure High-voltage power systems Protection and control systems SCADA and PPC architectures