Chief of Engineering

Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with modular Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. The Chief of Engineering will lead the global engineering team and report to the CEO, engaging in strategic decision-making and driving corporate initiatives.

Requirements

• BS or SB in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively growing experience with a track-record of innovation in the energy or industrial sector
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading technical teams
• Experience leading product development or sustaining engineering teams
• Demonstrated excellence in executing complex technical programs
• Outstanding team player who is comfortable with open-ended problems and ambiguity in a fast-paced, highly-innovative, globally-dispersed team
• Demonstrated experience leading and driving change across a globally-dispersed team including external and offshore engineering resources
• Exceptional ability to present both business and technical information to a broad audience including customers, peers, staff and Board members
• Ability to inspire teams and partners

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave
• Paid volunteer time off
• Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave
• Competitive total compensation packages