<div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">Why You Should Join the E3 Team</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">Who We Are</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions.   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawai’i, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets. We are also increasingly working in regions all across North America, with utilities, regulators, developers and investors from Florida to Alberta and many places in between. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">The Work</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">E3 is seeking a Director of Power Systems Engineering to lead technical and strategic engagements that help utilities and regulator transition to a more flexible, decarbonized, and distributed grid.  This role combines business development, client engagement, regulatory support, and technical contributions – ideal for a seasoned utility consultant with deep experience in grid modernization, distributed system planning, and DER integration.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">You will help develop and grow E3’s work in distributed planning, grid modernization strategy, and flexible load integration, helping clients navigate the technical, operational, and regulatory challenges of electrification, distributed energy resources, and system planning reform.  Your background should include leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing trusted client relationships, and delivering high-impact advisory services at the intersection of engineering, policy and operations.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">This role also includes direct support for utility distribution planning teams, where you will help refine analytical frameworks, implement advanced modeling tools, and align planning practices with emerging regulatory expectations.  In addition to project leadership, you will contribute to E3’s business development, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships in power systems planning and engineering.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">General</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Hours: Full Time </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Type: Exempt </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Travel: 10-20% </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Office Location: E3 Office (SF, Boston, NY, Denver,Calgary) or Remote </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><br><br><h3>Strategic Leadership and Client Engagement </h3><ul><li>Lead consulting engagements focused on distribution systems planning, grid modernization, and integrated grid strategy for utilities, regulators, and public agencies  </li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients on DER integration, electrification, non-wires alternatives, flexible interconnection and resilience planning  </li><li>Partner with utility planning teams to improve internal workflows, adopt advanced modeling tools, and align distribution planning with operational practices and regulatory expectations  </li><li>Represent E3 in high-profile industry proceedings, rulemakings, and technical working groups, offering technical clarity and policy-aligned insights  </li></ul><h3>Technical Leadership </h3><ul><li>Direct and conduct advanced power systems analyses including steady-state, dynamic, and quasi-static time-series simulations for planning, reliability and hosting capacity assessments </li><li>Guide the development of grid modernization roadmaps and advanced applications such as DSSE, DERMS and load flexibility coordination engines  </li><li>Oversee modeling efforts for flexible load potential, electrification impact forecasting and substation-level planning  </li><li>Provide technical oversight on interconnection studies and strategies that accommodate DERs beyond hosting capacity through coordination with storage and dispatchable flexibility  </li><li>Manage power systems modeling efforts using tools such as CYME, Synergi, ASPEN PowerFlow and LoadSEER </li></ul><h3>Business Development &amp; Practice Growth </h3><ul><li>Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with utilities, commissions, and energy agencies  </li><li>Lead proposal development, teaming strategies and capture efforts for projects related to distribution planning, grid modernization and DER integration  </li><li>Identify emerging opportunities in areas such as electrification, distributed operations, climate resilience and advanced distribution analytics </li><li>Contribute to E3’s thought leadership through white papers, presentations, and conference participation </li><li>Collaborate across E3’s practice areas to deliver integrated solutions  </li></ul><h3>Project Oversight and Team Management </h3><ul><li>Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and consultants </li><li>Oversee the delivery of complex technical and strategic projects, ensuring high quality, technical rigor and alignment with client needs </li><li>Review major deliverables to ensure actionable outcomes across technical, regulatory, and business dimensions  </li><li>Manage budgets, schedules and client expectations to meet performance and growth goals  </li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field </li><li>15+ years of experience in utility consulting, distribution planning or grid modernization  </li><li>Demonstrated success leading large, multi-stakeholder engagements involving distribution system planning, DER integration or regulatory support  </li><li>Deep familiarity with utility planning practices, distribution modeling, and DER applications  </li><li>Proven ability to engage with clients at all levels, including executives, regulators, and technical staff </li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking  </li></ul><h3>Things That Set You Apart </h3><ul><li>M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field </li><li>Experience with California regulatory processes  </li><li>Technical leadership in developing:  Flexible load roadmaps and end-use disaggregation, DERMS business integration frameworks and cost benefit analysis, flexible interconnection protocols where DERs exceed hosting capacity and/or grid modernization filings and DSIPs </li><li>Familiarity with non-wires alternatives, demand response strategy and climate resilience planning  </li><li>Recognized contributions to industry standards, technical committees or national grid modernization initiatives  </li><li>PMP certification or experience managing large, interdisciplinary consulting teams  </li></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">Work Environment</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects. E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment but has also adapted to a hybrid work environment, where fully remote employees can alsothrive. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">E3’s Commitment to You</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive perks to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Wellness stipend </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Fitness and wellness corporate discounts </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">- Professional Development annual stipend </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:11pt;">Hiring Process and Timeline</b><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Finding new team members that are a good fit is important to us, so we spend significant time in our recruiting process evaluating candidates. Qualified candidates can expect a phone interview, to engage in a technical exercise and associated interview, and a final set of interviews. Our process takes around 6-8 weeks to complete. E3 is seeking to hire consultants throughout the year and are prepared to make offers to candidatesmonths in advance of their start date.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10.5pt;">EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement</b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div>

<p>Energy and Environmental Economics (E3) is an energy consulting firm that focuses on analyzing the interactions between energy systems, environmental sustainability, and economic decision-making. It seeks to provide valuable insights into how energy policies and environmental regulations impact both the economy and the environment.</p>
<p>For over 30 years,&nbsp; E3 has helped policymakers, businesses, and governments make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues, assessing the economic feasibility of clean energy projects, evaluating and desiging policies that balance economic growth and environmental protection.&nbsp;</p>
<p>E3 continues to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between economic considerations and environmental sustainability, contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions and policies that mitigate the negative impacts of energy production and consumption on our planet.</p>

Director, Power Systems Engineering

<div><b>Why You Should Join the E3 Team</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>When you join the E3 team, you will be working on some of the most important energy issues with some of the top minds in the industry. We help shape energy and climate policy, play vital roles in regulatory proceedings, advise executives, and inform investment and planning selections. At E3, you will be challenged and inspired. &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Who We Are</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Founded in 1989, Energy + Environmental Economics (E3) is a growing energy consulting firm that helps utilities, regulators, policy makers, developers, and investors make the most educated strategic decisions possible as they implement new public policies, deploy and develop new technologies, and address customers’ shifting expectations. We have offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Denver, and Calgary.  &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Because E3 works with customers from all sectors of the electricity industry, we provide a 360-degree knowledge of markets, planning, policy, regulation, and environmental factors. Just as important, we are driven to deliver clear, unbiased evaluations that help customers make informed decisions. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>E3 works on high-profile, high-impact projects in jurisdictions that spearhead the implementation of clean energy policy. In California, Hawai’i, and New York, we are advising state agencies and regulators about how to implement clean energy policies with an emphasis on customer incentives and markets. We are also increasingly working in regions all across North America, with utilities, regulators, developers and investors from Florida to Alberta and many places in between.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>The Work</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>E3 is seeking a Director of Power Systems Engineering to lead technical and strategic engagements that help utilities and regulator transition to a more flexible, decarbonized, and distributed grid.&nbsp; This role combines business development, client engagement, regulatory support, and technical contributions – ideal for a seasoned utility consultant with deep experience in grid modernization, distributed system planning, and DER integration. &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>You will help develop and grow E3’s work in distributed planning, grid modernization strategy, and flexible load integration, helping clients navigate the technical, operational, and regulatory challenges of electrification, distributed energy resources, and system planning reform.&nbsp; Your background should include leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing trusted client relationships, and delivering high-impact advisory services at the intersection of engineering, policy and operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>This role also includes direct support for utility distribution planning teams, where you will help refine analytical frameworks, implement advanced modeling tools, and align planning practices with emerging regulatory expectations.&nbsp; In addition to project leadership, you will contribute to E3’s business development, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships in power systems planning and engineering.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>General</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Hours: Full Time&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Type: Exempt&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Travel: 10-20%&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Office Location: E3 Office (SF, Boston, NY, Denver,Calgary) or Remote&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><br><br><h3>Strategic Leadership and Client Engagement </h3><ul><li>Lead consulting engagements focused on distribution systems planning, grid modernization, and integrated grid strategy for utilities, regulators, and public agencies &nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients on DER integration, electrification, non-wires alternatives, flexible interconnection and resilience planning&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Partner with utility planning teams to improve internal workflows, adopt advanced modeling tools, and align distribution planning with operational practices and regulatory expectations&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Represent E3 in high-profile industry proceedings, rulemakings, and technical working groups, offering technical clarity and policy-aligned insights &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Technical Leadership </h3><ul><li>Direct and conduct advanced power systems analyses including steady-state, dynamic, and quasi-static time-series simulations for planning, reliability and hosting capacity assessments&nbsp;</li><li>Guide the development of grid modernization roadmaps and advanced applications such as DSSE, DERMS and load flexibility coordination engines&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee modeling efforts for flexible load potential, electrification impact forecasting and substation-level planning&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical oversight on interconnection studies and strategies that accommodate DERs beyond hosting capacity through coordination with storage and dispatchable flexibility&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Manage power systems modeling efforts using tools such as CYME, Synergi, ASPEN PowerFlow and LoadSEER&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Business Development &amp; Practice Growth </h3><ul><li>Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with utilities, commissions, and energy agencies&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lead proposal development, teaming strategies and capture efforts for projects related to distribution planning, grid modernization and DER integration&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Identify emerging opportunities in areas such as electrification, distributed operations, climate resilience and advanced distribution analytics&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to E3’s thought leadership through white papers, presentations, and conference participation&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate across E3’s practice areas to deliver integrated solutions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Project Oversight and Team Management </h3><ul><li>Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and consultants&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the delivery of complex technical and strategic projects, ensuring high quality, technical rigor and alignment with client needs&nbsp;</li><li>Review major deliverables to ensure actionable outcomes across technical, regulatory, and business dimensions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Manage budgets, schedules and client expectations to meet performance and growth goals&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field&nbsp;</li><li>15+ years of experience in utility consulting, distribution planning or grid modernization &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success leading large, multi-stakeholder engagements involving distribution system planning, DER integration or regulatory support&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Deep familiarity with utility planning practices, distribution modeling, and DER applications&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to engage with clients at all levels, including executives, regulators, and technical staff&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Things That Set You Apart </h3><ul><li>M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with California regulatory processes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Technical leadership in developing:  Flexible load roadmaps and end-use disaggregation, DERMS business integration frameworks and cost benefit analysis, flexible interconnection protocols where DERs exceed hosting capacity&nbsp;and/or grid modernization filings and DSIPs&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with non-wires alternatives, demand response strategy and climate resilience planning&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Recognized contributions to industry standards, technical committees or national grid modernization initiatives&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>PMP certification or experience managing large, interdisciplinary consulting teams &nbsp;</li></ul><br><div><b>Work Environment</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Hybrid and flexible work environment that adapts to changing needs of projects. E3 thrives in a strong collaborative office-based working environment but has also adapted to a hybrid work environment, where fully remote employees can alsothrive. Must be able to work for extended hours in front of a computer screen and conduct meetings on the telephone and virtually.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>E3’s Commitment to You</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>E3 provides abundant opportunities for professional growth and invests significantly in employee development. Right from the start, our team works hard to provide you with a customized multi-week onboarding experience where you will meet with colleagues, Partners, and your own mentor. Every September, all new hires attend E3’s proprietary internally developed 22-course training program which broadens your foundational industry-specific knowledge as well as develops those skills essential to being a great consultant. E3 also provides every employee with an annual professional development stipend, opportunities to attend conferences, and personalized career development at every stage of your employment. &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>In addition, E3 offers employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits and supportive perks to support you both personally and professionally. Some benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Base and bonus commensurate with experience and performance&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Wellness stipend&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Flexible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Fitness and wellness corporate discounts&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>- Professional Development annual stipend&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Hiring Process and Timeline</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Finding new team members that are a good fit is important to us, so we spend significant time in our recruiting process evaluating candidates. Qualified candidates can expect a phone interview, to engage in a technical exercise and associated interview, and a final set of interviews. Our process takes around 6-8 weeks to complete. E3 is seeking to hire consultants throughout the year and are prepared to make offers to candidatesmonths in advance of their start date.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement</b><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, pregnancy or predisposing genetic characteristics. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. &nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Willdan Group Inc. participates in E-Verify&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div>

Director, Power Systems Engineering

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