Director of Engineering

We are seeking a Director of Engineering responsible for system planning, transmission design, distribution design, substation design, support of the Cooperative's reliability programs, and maintenance of the Cooperative's Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, GIS, OMS, and Distribution Management Systems (DMS). The Director of Engineering is also responsible for the system operations center, system inspections, resiliency initiatives, grid hardening initiatives, grant funding opportunities, and various other activities and programs.

This position ensures that direct and indirect reports meet their performance expectations. As their coach and mentor, you will conduct ongoing one-on-one sessions as required, establish annual objectives and conduct performance appraisals. You will direct all human resources issues related to the engineering department including selection, interviews, discipline, and terminations.

Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of the following:

- How to develop and maintain a comprehensive electrical engineering initiative within the Cooperative environment.

- Engineering requirements, regulations, and reports as required by all agencies.

- Equipment, including transmission, substations, distribution, and metering of electric energy.

- Ability to translate technical engineering data and information into easy-to-read materials; work on multiple tasks simultaneously, delegate, and deal with emergencies as they arise.

Essential Functions

- Ensure on-going communications with the Vice President of EngineeringOperations and Executive Management Team.

- Act as a resource to all Cooperative members with respect to engineering functions.

- Develop annual engineering budget

- Manage the operation of the Cooperative's system operations center (SOC).

- Coordinate with other directors to guide disaster recovery and emergency planning related to ensuring the integrity of service to Cooperative members.

- Direct and monitor the Cooperative's system patrol and inspection activities to include pole inspections, overhead and underground inspections, and internal inspections using both Cooperative employees and contractors.

- Manage all engineering functions in accordance with established guidelines, i.e., RUS, NEC, and NESC.

- Maintain current knowledge of engineering requirements, regulations, and reporting requirements as requested by RUS, CFC, SCC, and other regulatory agencies.

- Manage strategic planning in the areas of load growth, facilities, and equipment.

- Manage the development and production of all necessary short- and long-range work plans. Manage, monitor, develop and suggest improvements to the Cooperative's system reliability programs.

- Manage the design, staking, and development of all plans required to construct new service extensions, work plan improvements, and other necessary system improvement projects.

- Manage the design and development of new (or upgrade of) substations and transmission lines as required.

- Manage all protective equipment coordination studies including substation protective relaying and distribution protective equipment.

- Manage the processes and procedures related to right-of-way easements, territorial boundaries, joint use permits and invoices.

- Manage the GIS-based mapping systems to ensure accurate, up-to-date information for all Cooperative business functions.

- Manage the relationships with the Cooperative's external engineering consulting firms.

- Manage the review and study of all technological issues and industry developments related to engineering enhancements and operational efficiencies.

- Monitor and apply necessary design and construction standards to address the continuing introduction of distributed generation, electrification initiatives, electric vehicles, and other new technology.

- Maintain the Cooperative's outage reliability information and make periodic reports to the Vice President of EngineeringOperations with suggestions for improvements to the Cooperative's operations and construction practices.

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or other applicable Engineering discipline is required.

- Five years of engineering experience within an electric utility. Experience within a Cooperative environment highly preferred.

- Three to five years of experience supervising and managing personnel and processes.

- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain such license within two years.

- Ability to analyze complex engineering issues and regulations.

- Ability to negotiate complex issues with external organizations.

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to analyze and make sound decisions based on actual and projected issues and concerns related to the delivery of energy.

- Ability to make decisions in emergency conditions relative to service provided.

- Ability to maintain open, positive relationships with a wide range of groups, including Cooperative members, Cooperative employees, media, industry groups, and the public.

Benefits

Because SEC employees take great care of our members, we reward them with a very competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

- Employer sponsored Retirement plan after one year of service.

- Employer contributions to employee 401(k) accounts after one year of service. (Employees may contribute after completing a full calendar month of service.)

- HDHP Anthem HealthKeepers health insurance with 100% employer paid premium for employees and 95% employer paid premiums for their eligible dependents. (Anthem KeyCare is also available with a small employee premium.)

- Anthem Dental and Vision, with 100% employer paid premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

- HSA with annual employer contribution.

- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D insurance, each at 3x annual salary for employees with 100% employer paid premium.

- Affordable life insurance for dependents including $20,000 life insurance per child for only $2 per month, regardless of the number of children covered.

- Tuition reimbursement including books and fees.

- Premium LifeLock with Norton

NO RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES!

Documents to establish identity and employment eligibility are required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. SEC will not sponsor applicants or take over sponsorship for work visas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.