Engineering Manager

Piedmont Electric Cooperative

Hillsborough, NC
30+ days ago

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Description

Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the VP, Engineering & Operations, the Manager of Engineering plans and oversees the design, construction, and maintenance of the cooperative's electrical distribution and transmission systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing a department comprised of Engineering, System Design, Mapping, Quality Assurance, and Dispatch, developing construction work plans, system studies, and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations and codes, and managing projects to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. This role also requires close coordination with other departments and external parties, as well as a thorough understanding of system planning, protection, and analysis. This position will be based out of Piedmont EMC’s headquarters located in Hillsborough, NC. However, this position will also be required to visit additional office locations, field projects, and occasionally travel in and out of state.Essential Duties:

Engage in system planning and design by developing long-range plans, load forecasts, and construction work plans
Oversee the design of new facilities and upgrades to existing ones, ensuring compliance with codes like the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
Manage projects with planning, scheduling, and the execution of all engineering projects, from substations to transmission lines and ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget
Assume a leadership role with supervising, coaching, and mentoring a team of engineers and technical staff
Provide technical oversight by directing engineering and technical design for all electrical system projects
Oversee system modeling, analysis (e.g., voltage drop, fault current), and protection coordination
Adhere to all compliance, standards and requirements by ensuring all engineering and construction activities comply with applicable federal, state, and cooperative standards, including those from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Conduct all financial and contractual management by developing and managing the engineering budget
Oversee the development of specifications and contracts for materials and construction, primarily through competitive bidding
Manage all stakeholder coordination and collaborate with other departments (such as Operations), regulatory bodies, and other utilities to ensure seamless operations and project execution
Act as a key contact with member support and resolve member inquiries regarding power quality issuesEducation, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant field of study required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the electric utility or power industry required
8+ years’ experience in the industry with a strong emphasis on system design, planning, and project
management strongly preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role
Current and active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license through the state of North Carolina
Current and active driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must have a strong working knowledge of system design, planning, and project management
Must have strong working knowledge of RUS specifications, NESC, NES and other relevant standards and
codes
Must have the ability and skillset to navigate through engineering software systems such as GIS, SCADA, and
OMS.
Must have the ability to lead and manage a team through small to large-scale projects
Must have the ability and skillset to drive team performance, professional development, training and complete
team performance appraisals• Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applicationsAbout UsPiedmont Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization serving over 34,000 electric accounts across multiple counties in North Carolina. The Cooperative is committed to community engagement, economic development, youth education, energy advocacy, and emergency preparedness. We foster an inclusive, positive culture that supports employee growth, development, and equal employment opportunities based on merit and business needs. To serve our members to the best of our ability, our culture will always remain at the forefront of the Cooperative.
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