Associate Director – Power Systems Engineering

Scout Clean Energy

. Lead Scout's Power Systems Engineering function and serve as senior technical authority for electrical systems across utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Power Systems Engineering, including leadership of technical teams and oversight of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Proficient in SCADA, protection and control systems, and commissioning processes, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with industry standards.

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Power Systems EngineeringSCADA SystemsProtection And Control SystemsUtility-Scale Renewable Energy ProjectsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringHigh-Voltage Power SystemsCommissioning And Grid IntegrationPower System StudiesRelay SettingsPPC Control StrategiesUtility Interconnection RequirementsEnergization ProcessesTechnical Due DiligenceRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Performance ManagementCoachingMentoringResource AllocationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePointProcoreBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicensePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringSubstation EngineeringBattery Energy StorageTransmission Interconnection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Scout's Power Systems Engineering function and serve as senior technical authority for electrical systems across utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects
Lead, manage, develop, recruit, and retain the Power Systems Engineering team, with up to 5 direct reports
Establish team goals, performance expectations, development plans, metrics, KPIs, and operating procedures
Provide technical oversight and governance for collection systems, substations, transmission interconnection facilities, protection and control systems, SCADA, PPC, EMS, utility communications, and OT networks
Establish technical standards, design philosophies, architecture requirements, and company specifications
Review critical electrical design decisions, design deviations, power system studies, relay settings, protection coordination studies, SCADA architectures, PPC strategies, equipment specifications, and commissioning programs
Serve as subject matter expert for protection and control systems, including protective relaying, RTAC systems, automation, revenue metering, disturbance monitoring, and utility communications
Oversee SCADA, PPC, telemetry, remote control, alarm management, fleet monitoring, and operational technology systems
Lead commissioning and grid integration oversight, including energization, substation commissioning, protection testing, SCADA integration, PPC testing, utility witness testing, and performance testing
Oversee equipment qualification, vendor assessments, technical due diligence, FAT, SAT, quality inspections, contractor quality performance, NCR processes, failure investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and warranty support
Provide advanced technical support to Asset Management & Operations for equipment issues, grid events, SCADA/PPC performance, BESS challenges, and fleet-wide improvements
Act as technical interface with Preconstruction, Construction, Interconnection, Asset Management & Operations, utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and consultants
Maintain technical continuity from development through operations and ensure operational readiness and COD requirements
Travel to project sites in the United States and Canada during construction, commissioning, and major operational events
Report to the Senior Director of Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience in Power Systems Engineering, Protection & Controls Engineering, Substation Engineering, Utility Engineering and Operations, Renewable Energy Engineering, or Commissioning and Grid Integration
Demonstrated experience with utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage projects
Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering or technical teams
Experience directly managing engineers or other technical professionals, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development
Ability to build, scale, and lead technical organizations while maintaining high engineering quality and operational discipline
Experience allocating resources across multiple projects and managing competing priorities
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex technical challenges and major project milestones
Strong knowledge of high-voltage power systems, protection and control systems, SCADA and PPC systems, utility interconnection requirements, commissioning and energization processes, and major power generation, transmission, and energy storage equipment
Ability to review and provide technical guidance on power system studies, protection philosophies, relay settings, SCADA architectures, PPC control strategies, equipment specifications, and commissioning programs
Experience supporting utility and transmission provider interactions
Ability to travel to project sites as required
Valid driver's license
Current authorization to work in the United States
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Procore, and Bluebeam
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, PE license, PMP certification, and listed software/platform experience are preferred, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with attractive premiums
401(k) match
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program
Optional supplemental insurance coverage
Hybrid (3/2) schedule preferred for Boulder-area employees
Remote work considered with monthly travel to the Boulder office