The purpose of this position is to serve on the FELPS management team and provide support to the Chief Executive Officer. This is accomplished by preparing plans, specifications, contracts, and cost estimates for assigned projects requiring electrical engineering experience, preparing and evaluating contract engineering, construction and equipment bids, administering, and reviewing consultant work, reviewing and determining applicable industry standards, and performing engineering design work, as required. Other duties include providing community support and goodwill, serving on various industry committees and boards, and coordinating with city and county government entities. Must embrace and lead change management concerning technological advances. Additional other duties may be assigned, based on organizational need. The Substation/Relay Department, Dispatch Department and Metering/AMI Department report to this position.

FUNDAMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

Directing and developing system long range plans; directing and developing construction & engineering work plan with the Electric Operations Manager, providing detailed information and resources about system improvements, specifying necessary expenditures and present data to Chief Executive Officer; developing annual departmental and capital expenditure budget with guidance from Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer; reviewing and recommending guidelines which determine system design criteria for both overhead and underground construction; initiating studies of equipment, operating practices and procedures to determine optimum performance, and recommends implementation of necessary changes; responsible for the proper design of all new distribution facilities and necessary changes in the present distribution facilities of FELPS.

Ensuring proper system design and construction in accordance with FELPS Construction Standards, National, State and Local codes and standards, and applies good operating and engineering practices by review of like design sheets and work order inspection, Developing and enforcing construction practices by developing or modifying Construction Standards as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Managing daily operations by working alongside FELPS Operations group and by overseeing the Dispatch and Advanced Metering Infrastructure Department’s; providing customer service; and giving direction in accordance with FELPS policies. Updates Projects within UPN for FELPS and contract crews.

Overseeing system improvements and reliability, attending continuing education courses and conferences. Reviewing construction jobs by examining work sketches.

Managing finances by coordinating with Chief Financial Officer and other FELPS staff; providing monitoring of purchases and other expenditures; attending appropriate training courses; and making recommendations to FELPS Chief Executive Officer; Reviewing larger projects designed by line design department and meets with large potential customers to work out the details for the electric power requirements.

Directing external relations by offering community support to cities in FELPS service territory; communicating regularly with neighboring utilities; serving on various industry boards and committees; and making presentations and attending meetings for local, area, and county governing bodies. Reviewing substation events, power factor and recommending changes if necessary. Dealing with customer complaints and customer claims to FELPS insurance company. Providing technical advice to customers and potential customers concerning all facets (or phases) of distribution power supply and use. Providing customer service functions and advice to large residential developments on power use, damage claims, or coordination problems. Overseeing distributed generation installation within FELPS service territory. Recommends budget request and changes to Chief Financial Officer.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required; preferable a BSEE degree with a Power emphasis.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Five years in electrical distribution utility industry with progression of assignments including supervisory, management and leadership positions.