Danovo Energy Solutions is an independent technology, consulting, and testing company providing business and technical expertise along with advanced methodologies and processes to utilities and others in the power and energy industries. Our mission is to provide unparalleled value to our clients in every engagement across the value chain by using advanced software and hardware, laboratories, and custom tools in a holistic approach to practical service and the most insightful thought leadership in the industry.

At Danovo Energy Solutions, our people define us. We value a company culture based on core values of diversity, teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Not only will you get the chance to work alongside industry thought leaders, but the opportunity to become a thought leader yourself. We’re focused on creating an environment committed to employee growth. That is achieved by ensuring a quality workspace, allowing flexible schedules, and through our training & mentoring programs. Danovo Energy Solutions is committed to an equal-opportunity workplace.

Danovo Energy Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), a member of the S&P 500 and the largest specialty engineering construction company in North America, serving energy companies and communication utilities around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Practice Area Manager is a key member of the Distribution Planning and Studies Business Area leadership team at Danovo Energy Solutions. Reporting to the VP of Distribution Planning & Studies, this position leads the Reliability & Resiliency practice area (PA) and shares responsibility for the practice area’s financial performance including partial P&L accountability. The primary role is to provide business and team leadership, lead initiatives by applying technical knowledge of utility-focused reliability and resiliency studies, distribution automation, protective device optimization, asset performance, contingency analysis, storm hardening, emergency preparedness risk analytics, real-time reliability monitoring assessments, business continuity, and regulatory compliance while collaborating across engineering, operations, maintenance, cybersecurity, and executive leadership.

Serving as a trusted advisor to customers, the Practice Area Manager builds and maintains strong customer relationships, identifies strategic growth opportunities, and represents Danovo Energy Solutions within the industry. The role also partners closely with Quanta Services and its operating companies to expand capabilities, develop integrated solutions, and deliver exceptional value to customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Lead the successful delivery of complex utility reliability and resiliency engineering programs end-to-end from strategy through implementation, ensuring high-quality outcomes, adoption, and measurable value.
• Own and drive the growth of the practice area through solution development, design, estimates, proposals, and client relationship leadership.
• Establish, approve and maintain engineering study methodologies, modeling standards, assumptions, and acceptance criteria to ensure consistent, defensible, and auditable results across client projects and regions.
• Lead the development of digital engineering capabilities by leveraging programming languages such as Python, C#, SQL, and other modern technologies to automate engineering workflows, improve data quality, and accelerate study execution.
• Oversee reliability studies including SAIDI/SAIFI/CEMI analysis, reliability design criteria reviews, N-1/N-2 contingency analyses, and protective device coordination, placement and optimization.
• Lead distribution automation work, including FLISR design and roadmap, self-healing grid design, adaptive protection schemes, and recloser/sectionalizing coordination.
• Direct resiliency planning initiatives, including infrastructure vulnerability risk assessments and storm hardening/resiliency evaluations for critical infrastructure and high-risk areas.
• Provide technical oversight for third-party reliability assessments and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC TOP-010, state reliability standards, utility planning and interconnection standards).
• Ensure alignment between reliability planning models and operational technologies including OMS, SCADA, GIS, ADMS/DMS and DERMS and coordinate with operations and distribution automation teams to support integrated planning and operational decision-making.
• Drive the development and adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-enabled engineering tools to improve productivity, enhance analytical capability, and expand the scalability of reliability and resiliency service offerings.
• Represent Danovo professionally with customers, partners, and industry groups.

Team & Delivery Leadership

• Build, manage, and develop high-performing teams by establishing clear goals and expectations, providing ongoing coaching, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction while proactively managing project risks and issues.
• Oversee resource planning, utilization, and sustainable workloads across a large and technically diverse team.
• Foster accountability, transparency, and collaboration across teams, including cross-functional coordination with other practice areas.
• Establish, implement, enforce, and continuously improve QA/QC processes for study deliverables, including engineering standards, peer review protocols, model validation, and deliverable governance to ensure consistent, accurate and defensible work products.

Business Development

• Work directly with customers on delivery and new project acquisition.
• Promote and deepen Danovo’s reliability and resiliency service offerings within the utility industry.
• Support cross-practice collaboration and provide strategic input on connected initiatives.
• Leverage existing contacts or create new ones to generate projects.
• Collaborate with leaders across practice areas to develop integrated solutions, pursue strategic opportunities, and deliver services to clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and forums (e.g., IEEE PES, CIGRE, utility working groups).
• Stay informed on market, regulatory, and technology trends and share insights internally.

Strategy & Growth

• Build and execute practice-area strategy and growth plans, including expanding AI-driven reliability analytics capabilities.
• Support succession planning and identify high-potential talent.
• Make decisions that support long-term business growth and align with company vision.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with technology vendors and tool developers to advance solution capabilities, accelerate innovation, support training, demos, and scalable frameworks.
• Stay current on industry and technology trends, including emerging utility standards, storm hardening practices, and advancing AI/ML applications in power engineering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

TRAVEL

The ideal candidate is willing and able to travel to client locations and industry meetings, typically up to 25% depending on the assignment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or related technical field.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years in the utility industry focusing on Distribution systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary reliability or resiliency programs for major investor-owned utilities.

Skills & Systems

• Distribution reliability tools: hands-on experience with industry modeling tools (examples: CYME, Synergi/ISP, OpenDSS, or equivalent) and the ability to evaluate and approve model outputs and automation scripts.
• Protective device analysis: proficiency in recloser/fuse/sectionalizer coordination, FLISR design, and distribution automation schemes.
• Reliability metrics and associated IEEE standards: deep familiarity with SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI, CEMI, and related indices used by utilities and regulators for performance measurement and reporting.
• Operational systems integration: familiarity with OMS/SCADA/GIS/DMS and the implications of operational telemetry and control on reliability planning models.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Power systems fundamentals: deep knowledge of distribution system theory including protection coordination, distribution automation, voltage regulation, and load transfer analysis under N-1/N-2 conditions.
• Client management experience on complex projects with 4–6+ years in the electric power and energy consulting industry, including experience with people management.
• Ability to apply modern AI and machine learning tools to improve productivity, solution quality, and scalability of engineering workflows.
• Experience with catastrophic risk assessment, storm hardening evaluation, and resiliency frameworks for critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards (e.g., TOP-010), state regulatory reliability requirements, and utility tariff structures.
• Proven success in financial management, business development, and organizational leadership.
• Solid understanding of the utility industry and power/energy markets.
• Strong communication, conflict management, and collaboration skills.

LOCATION

Danovo Energy Solutions has offices in Raleigh, NC, Markham, ON, Lombard, IL, and San Clemente, CA. The preferred location for this role is the Raleigh, NC or the San Clemente, CA office. We offer hybrid employment that supports a blend of in-office and/or remote work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Danovo Energy Solutions offers a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program. Our offerings are designed to support overall well-being. We believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our team through meaningful and equitable compensation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are typical of a professional office environment. When working in field or laboratory settings, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and completion of additional safety training may be required. The role may involve lifting and carrying equipment, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions. Job duties may require the ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, and perform other physical movements associated with the work. Specific vision abilities (such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, or depth perception) may be required depending on the assigned job duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities may perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as required.

At Danovo Energy Solutions, we offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where our employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Danovo Energy Solutions does not use artificial intelligence in our recruitment and selection process.