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Director – Digital Power Systems

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking an innovative and results-oriented Director – Digital Power Systems to lead the strategic integration of digital technologies into power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. This leadership role will drive the adoption of advanced control, automation, monitoring, and optimization platforms to enable intelligent, efficient, and resilient power infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bridge power system engineering with digital transformation, delivering data-driven solutions for smart grid operations, predictive maintenance, and decentralized energy management.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the digital transformation roadmap for power systems across generation, transmission, and distribution.

  • Lead implementation of digital platforms including Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, IoT, and AI/ML-powered analytics.

  • Oversee real-time monitoring, grid stability solutions, digital twins, and system modeling for predictive diagnostics and asset optimization.

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and cybersecurity teams to design secure, scalable, and reliable digital architectures.

  • Drive integration of renewable energy sources, battery storage, and microgrids into the digital power management framework.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NERC, ISO, cybersecurity frameworks).

  • Evaluate and implement new technologies such as edge computing, DERMS, digital substations, and condition-based maintenance.

  • Lead vendor selection, system integration, and platform standardization across multiple sites or business units.

  • Build and manage a high-performance team of digital engineers, power systems analysts, and project managers.

  • Serve as the internal and external technical authority on digital power systems strategy, innovation, and operations.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Smart Grid & Digital Substation Technologies

  • SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS Integration

  • AI, ML, and Predictive Analytics for Power Systems

  • IoT & Sensor-Based Monitoring of Electrical Assets

  • Grid Modernization and Renewable Integration

  • Cybersecurity in Critical Energy Infrastructure

  • Digital Twin Development and Use Cases

  • Asset Performance Management (APM) Systems

  • Regulatory Compliance and Data Governance

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Innovation


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Digital Engineering (PhD or MBA preferred)

  • 15–20+ years of experience in power systems engineering, including 5+ years in digital transformation or executive leadership roles

  • Proven expertise in implementing digital control, automation, and monitoring systems in the energy sector

  • Deep knowledge of power system operations, protection, and smart grid platforms

  • Experience with leading platforms (e.g., GE Grid, Siemens Spectrum, Schneider EcoStruxure, ABB Ability)

  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity protocols (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, NERC CIP)

  • Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : Arabic, English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Power Plants