Director of Engineering - Intelligent Systems
$ - $ + Bonus + Generous Relocation Package
Our client, a leading energy and power distribution technology company, is seeking a Director of Engineering for Intelligent Systems to lead their Advanced Simulation, AI and optimization teams within R&D, on-site in the US Midwest. In this role, you'll bridge research and commercialized product innovation for distributed energy and power distribution systems — overseeing modelling and simulation engineers, driving R&D initiatives tied to IoT and AI, leading engineering proposals, and building university partnerships to bring new energy products to market.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with a proven track record in an R&D environment
- Practical understanding of system-level modelling and simulation tools (such as MATLAB/Simulink, FEA, CFD, etc.) to evaluate system or structural performance, thermal management, and fluid interfaces
- Proven personnel management excellence with experience leading, guiding, and managing a team of advanced engineers
- Strong knowledge and background in power system dynamics, power electronics hardware integration, and digital control loop design
- Knowledge of how to deploy AI, data analytics, or machine learning frameworks within engineering applications and IoT interfaces
- Demonstrated ability to apply rigorous project management frameworks to manage complex, multi-year technical timelines and engineering budgets
- Ability to work fully on-site in the US Midwest
Preferred
- Prior industry background and experience in Electrification, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), power products, clean energy, or microgrids
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting technical and financial proposal development for grant applications and commercial bids
- Established track record of managing university engagements and national laboratory relationships to drive product innovation
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.