Product Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a Product Engineering Manager to lead a team that provides power systems engineering expertise for off-grid and grid-tied microgrids and data centers. Our projects typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets, including solar, energy storage, switchgear, controls, and reciprocating engines.

You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and will ideally be a hybrid role based out of either our Ridgewood, NJ, NYC, Los Angeles, or Oakland, CA offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical expertise to develop core technologies that our project teams will utilize to deliver distributed energy solutions.
• Leverage electrical and power engineering knowledge to define best practices and publish internal standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality microgrid projects are engineered well for our clients.
• Review project-specific electrical designs and the sequence of operations for controls
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on relay protection settings and power systems analysis
• Define long-term technical vision and product roadmaps for microgrid design and core technologies.
• Work with the business development, execution, and commercial teams to ensure our microgrids are appropriately integrated into the customer site and are technically correct, practical, and cost-effective.
• Utilize strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business, vendors, and customers.
• Support, build, and grow a diverse team.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members.
• Guide individuals in setting clear goals and provide regular feedback on performance to foster career growth.
• Coordinate project staffing and prioritization.
• Implement new tools and practices as needed to make the team more effective.

The Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of power systems experience with 3+ years of experience building and leading technical teams, preferably in a high-growth company.
• Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including solar, battery, switchgear, and reciprocating engines/turbines.
• Understanding of rotating power with reciprocating engines in the 200kW to 5MW size range per engine. This includes parallel operation with the utility and with other DERs, both in grid-parallel and island-mode operations.
• Understanding of switchgear and relay protective settings (SEL, Beckwith)
• Experience in medium voltage switchgear, including 13.8kV, 23kV, and 34.5kV
• Core competency in transformer design, short circuit analysis, grounding schemes, and power systems analysis
• Strong knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide a more efficient system.
• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of the US power markets, the interconnection process, and requirements.
• Knowledge of systems controls for all the DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people to make projects work.
• Understanding relevant buildings, electrical, civil, etc., codes is a plus.
• BS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on the power side.
• PE in power and electrical engineering is preferred.
• Experience at an engineering/consulting firm is a plus.
• Advanced courses in power or a higher-level degree in the field are preferred.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like An Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.