Regional Director of Engineering, PowerServe

Responsibilities & Expectations: 

The Regional Director of Engineering is responsible for leading engineering for a defined region and driving strategic growth initiatives for PowerServe. In this leadership role, the Director of Engineering will act as a subject matter expert, providing in-depth electrical engineering solutions and regularly performing engineering studies for complex projects. This position will also take a lead role in mentoring and training Electrical Engineers and sales teams, ensuring they can provide world-class solutions and quality services to IPS customers.

• Perform engineering studies and create new engineering study templates, ensuring compliance with all industry standards such as NFPA 70, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E and other applicable standards.
• Adopt lean methods on creating and delivering reports on engineering projects to increase efficiency and improve overall financial performance.
• Provide technical training to the engineering team on engineering software, relay upgrades, creating SOO/MOP, and other new business items.
• Provide training to the sales team on creating proposals for engineering projects & studies, leading PMD cross-selling initiatives, and assisting sales with closing high value sales orders such as capital projects, major outages, and multi-site/multi-year contracts.
• Facilitate PowerServe engineering collaboration with other PMD and EMD engineering resources.
• Perform research on innovative engineering ideas and industry trends (DC energy, EV charging, BESS, electrical hazard mitigation), expanding IPS engineering capabilities based on market and customer needs.
• Author papers, create tutorials and presentations involving the engineering team and participate in major conferences – NETA/IEEE/TSDOS/PEARL, etc.
• Provide technical support to the safety team regarding incident investigations and updating safety forms (JSHA/ESWP/EEWP), and safety standards (ESP/EAP).
• Assist recruiting and HR team on recruiting process by attending career fairs, providing guest lectures in academic institutions, and updating the internal skills matrix.
• Lead and contribute to the management initiatives on improving engineering retention by creating a career progression plan, personal development, licensure support, mentorship program, etc.
• Consolidate engineering resources such as software licensure/ standard subscriptions, and act as a point of contact for Power Serve engineering. Act as a liaison between engineers and the admin team on updating renewals as needed.
• Assist marketing team on creating literature (articles/brochures/flyers) on spreading awareness on new engineering ideas and expanding both internal and external outreach on Power Serve engineering capabilities.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required; educational focus in Power Systems studies preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies
• Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, or other power system modeling software
• Experience performing protective relay projects highly preferred
• Willingness to be hands and work in the field alongside our field technicians required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must have knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage up to 500 kV
• Utility design experience a plus
• Clear verbal and written communication required

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:  

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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