Director of Engineering

Role Summary This position is a combination of client management, project management & department P&L responsibilities. The Director of Engineering is accountable for ensuring the safe and high‑quality execution of multiple projects at one time. The role is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Engineering Managers and will report to the VP of Engineering, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate.

The position is located in the US and/or Canada and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm (or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time). Overtime and weekend hours may be required as needed. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities Self‑knowing & self-development seeks to improve and maintain personal effectiveness in leadership and high‑demand situations; remains energized, enthusiastic, and confident in the face of challenges and ambiguity. Deliver on customer acquisition targets Build relationships with key employees among customers Create plans to address clients’ business needs Schedule regular meetings with customers to ensure satisfaction Act as point of contact for complaints and elevate issues as appropriate Ensure both the company and clients adhere to contract terms Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, engineers, senior management) to address customers’ needs Successfully mitigate customer escalations Plan and coordinate the work of engineering staff. Oversee engineering staff and ensure that they meet goals and objectives.

Recruit additional engineering staff as needed. Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Provide training and mentoring as needed.

Oversee program engineering responsibilities. Develop new products from concept to testing to production. Lead the engineering team and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Oversee progress and timeliness of projects. Review project reports to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Perform other related duties as required.

Provide steady and reliable communication. Identify, recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision‑making. Ensure that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.

Establish, communicate, and implement engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations. Oversee the preparation and final approval of project plans. Establish and implement the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and development initiatives.

Collaborate with other department heads to ensure that engineering is aligned with the company’s overall strategy. Identify potential problems and corrective actions that need to be implemented on current and future work in a timely manner. Financial and Operational Management Department Profit & Loss (P&L) Management Income projections and forecasting Workload management and assignment to meet minimum team utilization Expenses management and approval Project level P&L management Required Qualifications Graduate of a university program in Electrical Engineering or equivalent MBA or management postgraduate degree/certificate will be considered an asset Minimum 15 years’ experience in power generation & distribution environment preferred Professional engineering designation preferred PMP or higher industry specialization will be considered an asset Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent managerial and supervisory skills. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development.

Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial data. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. TruGrid is currently only considering candidates located in AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WA. #J-18808-Ljbffr