Electric Generation / Substation Manager
We are seeking an adaptive professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years of utility experience, and a strong track record of operational accountability in the field. Because this position collaborates closely with other divisions—including our water and wastewater frameworks—candidates who possess dual-utility familiarity and a proven passion for mentoring crews, operators, and staff will stand out.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Executive Leadership Potential: Exceptional capacity for strategic thinking, project management, personnel development, and long-term succession planning within a complex public utility environment.
· Multi-Utility Operational Understanding: Strong operational familiarity with electrical transmission/generation systems coupled with a foundational understanding of municipal water and wastewater asset management concepts.
· Field Accountability & Discipline: Absolute commitment to enforcing safety manuals, operating procedures, and regulatory thresholds under minimal oversight.
· Strategic Communications: Outstanding interpersonal and public diplomacy skills; ability to articulate technical data or policy demands cohesively to crews, elected city council members, corporate vendors, and public citizens.
· System Analytics & Controls: Mastery of utility software systems, engineering platforms (AutoCAD, GIS), and specialized CMMS software (Lucity) to extract data analytics and track infrastructure depreciation.
Education and Experience Requirements
· Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.
· Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
· Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive, hands-on experience in the power generation or municipal utility sector. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of formal supervisory experience managing technical field operators or utility teams. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating exposure to dual-utility operations (electric and water/wastewater frameworks) and a verifiable track record of leadership progression.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
· Requires walking, bending, or climbing over rough, industrial, or unpaved utility yard terrain.
· Ability to work in variable outdoor weather environments alongside field crews during critical system inspections or emergencies.
· Must possess the visual acuity to evaluate engineering systems, manual hand/eye coordination, and the ability to safely maneuver up to 20 pounds.
· Splits time between a high-stakes, professional office environment and active industrial power generation spaces with moderate to loud noise levels.