VP of Engineering - Power Management

Description

IPS is seeking a strategic and transformational Vice President of Engineering - Power Management Division to lead and scale our engineering organization in support of continued growth across power systems, engineered services, and complex system integration. This executive leader will establish engineering standards, governance, and best practices that drive consistency, technical excellence, and operational efficiency across the enterprise while enabling IPS to expand into larger, more complex customer solutions.

We are looking for servant leaders who are action-oriented and committed to delivering unmatched customer and employee experiences. Your leadership will drive transformative projects, redefine industry standards, and leave a lasting legacy.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

The Vice President of Engineering - Power Management Division is responsible for leading, transforming, and scaling the engineering organization to support growth in power systems, engineered services, and complex system integration.

This leader must be a strategic and commercial engineering leader capable of creating scalable engineering capabilities and integrating engineering processes, tools, and standards across disparate shops and regions. This leader and team will establish the engineering frameworks, standards, and technical governance that enable consistent scoping, solution definition, and execution across the enterprise, in partnership with commercial teams.

This role will drive the standardization, governance, and execution excellence of engineered solutions for MV and HV distribution systems. The VP will lead a functional transformation to a centralized, standards-driven engineering model, supporting multiple divisions, while enabling the company to expand into higher-value, system-level projects across data centers, EPCs, industrial customers, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Functional Transformation

Define and execute the Power Management engineering strategy aligned with enterprise growth objectives

Lead transformation from decentralized to centrally governed engineering model with standardized processes, tools, and technical authority

Establish a scalable enterprise engineering capability for integrated solutions

Develop a multi-year roadmap for engineering standardization, modularization, and reuse across sites

Partner with executive leadership to align engineering investments with market opportunities

Commercial & Market Enablement

Define standard engineering inputs, design templates, and cost drivers to enable consistent estimating by commercial teams

Ensure technical consistency and accuracy of inputs into estimating and pricing processes (owned by Commercial)

Establish clear interfaces between Engineering and Commercial for bid support and solution development

Engage directly with strategic customers as the technical authority on complex solutions

Enable IPS to capture larger, system-level projects ($500K-$10M+) through repeatable engineering architectures and integration capabilities

Partner with commercial teams to translate customer needs into standardized, scalable engineering solutions

Strengthen IPS's differentiation as an engineering-led solutions provider

Technical Leadership & Domain Expertise

Provide executive-level functional and technical leadership across:

MV and HV power distribution systems

Switchgear, switchboards, breakers, and protection systems

MCCs and motor systems

Backup and critical power infrastructure

Ensure engineering rigor in:

Design standards

Technical specifications

Application engineering

Maintain compliance with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NETA, UL)

Product Development & Innovation

Partner with Product Management define and launch new offerings

Lead development of standardized and modular system solutions (e.g., power skids, e-houses, MCC/VFD packages, switchgear, and switchboards)

Drive innovation initiatives focused on:

Cost optimization and value engineering

Performance and reliability improvements

Integration of digital technologies (monitoring, automation, energy storage)

Evaluate and integrate new technologies into IPS solutions portfolio

Functional Engineering Excellence

Build and scale a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering organization

Define organizational structure to support:

Systems and applications engineering

Project engineering and execution

Operations and local technical support

Scale engineering across a fragmented footprint

Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent

Establish training programs, technical standards, and career progression paths

Establish operating cadence to drive alignment across engineering teams

Support talent development and performance management

Represent IPS in technical forums and industry bodies

Implement metrics and KPIs for engineering performance and continuous improvement

Ensure alignment between central engineering governance and regional execution

Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

Support enterprise initiatives in AI, data strategy, and knowledge management

Protect and leverage intellectual property

Project Execution & Delivery Excellence

Ensure delivery with focus on:

Technical quality and compliance

On-time delivery

Margin integrity (through design efficiency, not pricing ownership)

Reduce cycle time through:

Standardization and modular design

Design reuse and libraries

Improved engineering workflows and tools

Lead integration of engineering into full lifecycle delivery (design build commission service)

Qualifications and Competencies:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required); Master's preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

15+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering and leadership roles

Demonstrated success building and scaling engineering teams from early-stage to mature organizations and matrixed organizations

Proven experience with:

UL891 and UL1558 design, applications, and certification

Power distribution systems and system integration

HV/MV Transformers

Familiarity with integrated control systems, automation, and digital platforms

Leadership & Business Acumen

Proven ability to drive growth through engineered products, services, and solutions

Strong commercial mindset with experience supporting sales, proposals, and customer engagement

Demonstrated success leading matrixed organizations with direct and indirect teams

Experience aligning engineering with multi-business units and localized structures

Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels

Builder with a track record of creating teams and capabilities from scratch

Commercially aware engineer who enables revenue without owning pricing/estimating

Collaborative leader who aligns teams across the organization

You'll thrive at IPS if you...

Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Employer Match

Bonus Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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