Chief of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with our modular Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

The Chief of Engineering will lead the global engineering team that develops new products and sustains existing products. The team spans both internal and external resources. The Chief of Engineering will report to the CEO, engage in strategic decision-making as a key member of the senior leadership team (SLT), interface with the Board of Directors and drive corporate initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a proven history of leading globally-dispersed engineering teams to successfully deliver complex, multi-disciplinary programs on time, within budget and to specification, fostering a positive and collaborative environment throughout. Responsible for :

New product engineering from concept to full-scale production to sunsetting, including :

• Developing hardware, software and firmware
• Managing development risks
• Partnering with the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure the prototype build, production cut in and production ramp up are smooth
• Assuring compliance to applicable industry standards and customer requirements

Sustaining engineering, including :

Analytics and application engineering, including :

The operation and growth of the Engineering team, including :

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience :

Location

Travel Requirements

Safety Requirements

Benefits

At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employees’ total wellbeing, and our benefit offerings reflect that commitment to our people.

We offer :

The Culture

We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone and achieve their full potential, based on our core values :

Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.

Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity – and maintaining clear, open communication – ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.

Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible – so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.