Director Electrical Systems at Naes Corporation in Issaquah, WA | USD178,900-205,700 | Kablio

Role

Description

mv standards

protection coordination

commissioning standards

loto governance

electrical safety

electrical training

Leadership of MV collection standards including switchgear, transformers, cabling, grounding, and protection systems
Provide strategic enterprise leadership for electrical operations across all NAES business units.
Drive electrical culture transformation—advancing safety, consistency, and operational integrity
Provide senior engineering review of design packages, electrical drawings, protection schemes, grounding, overcurrent protection, and interconnection
Support Business Development in strategic pursuits, technical contract evaluations, and customer presentations
Develop a tiered certification program (Tech I → Master Technician → SME → Instructor)
Oversee national LOTO governance, energized work permitting, and isolation processes
Architect and oversee NAES’ enterprise electrical competency program
Approval authority for switching programs, isolation plans, and electrical safety boundaries
Lead enterprise audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
Serve as primary executive advisor to NAES leadership on electrical risk, investment decisions, and system reliability
Partner with the VP of O&M East & West, ROC, PMO, Engineering, and Safety leadership to shape national O&M execution strategy
Represent NAES in technical discussions with major customers, utilities, OEMs, AHJs, and regulatory bodies
Lead national training on PV engineering, MV switching, HV protection, LOTO, and arc-flash safety
Set enterprise commissioning standards for PV, BESS, wind, and MV/HV substations
Design governance for PV interconnection, SCADA integration, power quality, and grid compliance
Adoption and implementation of NAES-wide electrical standards and policies
Oversight of protection coordination, relay programming standards, and grid-interface controls
Leadership during failures, outages, and major system events across thermal, industrial, and renewable assets
Build, mentor, and lead a cross-functional team of electrical trainers, SMEs, and field technical leaders
Oversight of PV commissioning strategy and acceptance criteria
Lead high-level RCAs for electrical failures and systemic reliability issues
Own the national electrical vision for NAES including standards, testing protocols, safety governance, and engineering best practices
Oversight of DC architecture (strings, combiners, home runs, connectors, fusing, polarity)
Strategic leadership on inverter performance, MTBF improvement, and reliability engineering across the Renewables fleet
Executive oversight of switching governance, clearance procedures, and energized work rules
Establish and enforce NAES-wide MV/HV testing and commissioning protocols
Partner with ROC to establish electrical alarm, SCADA, and predictive monitoring standards
Serve as NAES’ highest authority on electrical regulatory compliance and electrical safety
Set enterprise-wide policy for NFPA 70E, NESC, OSHA 1910/1926, and arc-flash programs
Coach regional O&M leadership and supervisors on electrical performance, planning, and reliability

Requirements

pe

master electrician

nfpa 70e

inverter

12+ years

technical leadership

MV/HV Authority for All NAES Divisions
Customer satisfaction related to electrical performance, risk mitigation, and technical leadership
Demonstrated leadership of technical teams or enterprise programs
Professional Engineering (PE), Master Electrician, NETA III/IV, or NFPA 70E instructor highly preferred
Own NAES’ electrical risk reduction roadmap.
Electrical compliance audit performance (pass rate, closure cycle time)
Expertise across DC, LV, MV, and HV systems including PV, BESS, utility distribution, and industrial power systems
Renewable Electrical Expertise (Primary Functional Domain)
Bachelor’s degree in technical field (preferably Electrical Engineering)
Enterprise SME for inverter technologies: central, string, grid-forming, BESS, and hybrid systems
Strong command of NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, OSHA, interconnection rules, and electrical regulatory frameworks
Ability to travel 40–60% depending on operational needs
12–15+ years of progressive electrical experience, O&M leadership, or utility operations experience
Experience influencing at VP/executive level and presenting to customer leadership teams
Deep experience in switching, protection coordination, relay logic, commissioning, and electrical safety governance

Benefits

MV/HV outage reduction across all NAES businesses
Technician and supervisor certification advancement rates

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Over 150 Power Plants

Operational Excellence

The company manages global energy production facilities across coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar power.

Founded to address the growing need for efficient energy and industrial operations.
Specializes in managing and optimizing energy production facilities, from conventional to renewable power generation.
Supports critical infrastructure through performance improvement initiatives, asset management, and turnkey solutions.
Portfolio spans across coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
Projects include enhancing plant efficiency and troubleshooting complex technical challenges in energy systems.
Recognized for innovative approaches in plant operations, driving sustainability and cost reductions while ensuring reliability.
Provides tailored, client-specific solutions with a deep understanding of the ever-changing energy landscape.

Culture + Values

Safety – Protecting the health and safety of our people is our first priority.
Integrity – We act with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Quality – We focus on providing exceptional service and continuous improvement.
Customer Commitment – We are dedicated to understanding and meeting our customers’ needs.
Collaboration – We work as one team, valuing each other’s contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050

Carbon Target

Reduction of emissions to achieve net zero status by the middle of the century.

Committed to sustainable energy practices and environmental stewardship.
Aim to minimize environmental impact through innovation and efficiency.
Supports the transition to cleaner energy sources, reducing carbon emissions.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.
Committed to advancing gender diversity with measurable goals for increasing female representation in leadership positions.
Strives to provide equal opportunities for all employees and support their professional development.

Articles

Careers at NAES

NAES Company Overview

NAES Services

Role

Description

mv standards

protection coordination

commissioning standards

loto governance

electrical safety

electrical training

Leadership of MV collection standards including switchgear, transformers, cabling, grounding, and protection systems
Provide strategic enterprise leadership for electrical operations across all NAES business units.
Drive electrical culture transformation—advancing safety, consistency, and operational integrity
Provide senior engineering review of design packages, electrical drawings, protection schemes, grounding, overcurrent protection, and interconnection
Support Business Development in strategic pursuits, technical contract evaluations, and customer presentations
Develop a tiered certification program (Tech I → Master Technician → SME → Instructor)
Oversee national LOTO governance, energized work permitting, and isolation processes
Architect and oversee NAES’ enterprise electrical competency program
Approval authority for switching programs, isolation plans, and electrical safety boundaries
Lead enterprise audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
Serve as primary executive advisor to NAES leadership on electrical risk, investment decisions, and system reliability
Partner with the VP of O&M East & West, ROC, PMO, Engineering, and Safety leadership to shape national O&M execution strategy
Represent NAES in technical discussions with major customers, utilities, OEMs, AHJs, and regulatory bodies
Lead national training on PV engineering, MV switching, HV protection, LOTO, and arc-flash safety
Set enterprise commissioning standards for PV, BESS, wind, and MV/HV substations
Design governance for PV interconnection, SCADA integration, power quality, and grid compliance
Adoption and implementation of NAES-wide electrical standards and policies
Oversight of protection coordination, relay programming standards, and grid-interface controls
Leadership during failures, outages, and major system events across thermal, industrial, and renewable assets
Build, mentor, and lead a cross-functional team of electrical trainers, SMEs, and field technical leaders
Oversight of PV commissioning strategy and acceptance criteria
Lead high-level RCAs for electrical failures and systemic reliability issues
Own the national electrical vision for NAES including standards, testing protocols, safety governance, and engineering best practices
Oversight of DC architecture (strings, combiners, home runs, connectors, fusing, polarity)
Strategic leadership on inverter performance, MTBF improvement, and reliability engineering across the Renewables fleet
Executive oversight of switching governance, clearance procedures, and energized work rules
Establish and enforce NAES-wide MV/HV testing and commissioning protocols
Partner with ROC to establish electrical alarm, SCADA, and predictive monitoring standards
Serve as NAES’ highest authority on electrical regulatory compliance and electrical safety
Set enterprise-wide policy for NFPA 70E, NESC, OSHA 1910/1926, and arc-flash programs
Coach regional O&M leadership and supervisors on electrical performance, planning, and reliability

Requirements

pe

master electrician

nfpa 70e

inverter

12+ years

technical leadership

MV/HV Authority for All NAES Divisions
Customer satisfaction related to electrical performance, risk mitigation, and technical leadership
Demonstrated leadership of technical teams or enterprise programs
Professional Engineering (PE), Master Electrician, NETA III/IV, or NFPA 70E instructor highly preferred
Own NAES’ electrical risk reduction roadmap.
Electrical compliance audit performance (pass rate, closure cycle time)
Expertise across DC, LV, MV, and HV systems including PV, BESS, utility distribution, and industrial power systems
Renewable Electrical Expertise (Primary Functional Domain)
Bachelor’s degree in technical field (preferably Electrical Engineering)
Enterprise SME for inverter technologies: central, string, grid-forming, BESS, and hybrid systems
Strong command of NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, OSHA, interconnection rules, and electrical regulatory frameworks
Ability to travel 40–60% depending on operational needs
12–15+ years of progressive electrical experience, O&M leadership, or utility operations experience
Experience influencing at VP/executive level and presenting to customer leadership teams
Deep experience in switching, protection coordination, relay logic, commissioning, and electrical safety governance

Benefits

MV/HV outage reduction across all NAES businesses
Technician and supervisor certification advancement rates

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Over 150 Power Plants

Operational Excellence

The company manages global energy production facilities across coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and solar power.

Founded to address the growing need for efficient energy and industrial operations.
Specializes in managing and optimizing energy production facilities, from conventional to renewable power generation.
Supports critical infrastructure through performance improvement initiatives, asset management, and turnkey solutions.
Portfolio spans across coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
Projects include enhancing plant efficiency and troubleshooting complex technical challenges in energy systems.
Recognized for innovative approaches in plant operations, driving sustainability and cost reductions while ensuring reliability.
Provides tailored, client-specific solutions with a deep understanding of the ever-changing energy landscape.

Culture + Values

Safety – Protecting the health and safety of our people is our first priority.
Integrity – We act with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Quality – We focus on providing exceptional service and continuous improvement.
Customer Commitment – We are dedicated to understanding and meeting our customers’ needs.
Collaboration – We work as one team, valuing each other’s contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050

Carbon Target

Reduction of emissions to achieve net zero status by the middle of the century.

Committed to sustainable energy practices and environmental stewardship.
Aim to minimize environmental impact through innovation and efficiency.
Supports the transition to cleaner energy sources, reducing carbon emissions.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.
Committed to advancing gender diversity with measurable goals for increasing female representation in leadership positions.
Strives to provide equal opportunities for all employees and support their professional development.

Articles

Careers at NAES

NAES Company Overview

NAES Services