What are the responsibilities and job description for the Region Line Manager position at EnergyUnited and Careers?
EnergyUnited is seeking a Region Line Manager to lead construction, operations, and maintenance activities within one of our service areas. This role ensures safe, reliable electric service to our members while driving operational excellence, employee development, and financial stewardship.
The Region Line Manager provides leadership for line crews and regional staff, oversees emergency restoration efforts, manages regional budgets, and ensures compliance with engineering and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational knowledge and a commitment to safety and member service.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct construction, operation, and maintenance of distribution, transmission, and substation systems.
- Plan and schedule work to ensure efficiency, reliability, and timely service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, RUS requirements, NESC, and Cooperative policies.
- Lead emergency response and after-hours restoration efforts.
- Coordinate activities across Customer Service, Special Projects, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance teams.
- Manage equipment, materials, fleet coordination, and materials processes.
- Partner with Safety and Fleet leadership to maintain safe working conditions and equipment readiness.
- Conduct regular meetings, including weekly safety meetings, and enforce safety policies.
- Supervise employees, including time management, performance evaluations, training, promotions, and corrective action.
- Manage regional budgets and ensure financial accountability.
North Carolina’s largest electric cooperative, EnergyUnited, delivers reliable energy and services that improve the quality of life for our customers and communities. We invite you to join our team if you possess the qualities on which we’ve based our success for over 60 years – Safety, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence.
EnergyUnited offers a comprehensive benefit package.
EnergyUnited is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 5 years of relevant field operations experience or 15 years of relevant field operations experience with demonstrated leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of electric distribution and transmission systems
- Experience with service restoration and construction work practices
- Knowledge of RUS Construction Manual, NESC, and electric utility safety standards
- Budgeting and operational planning experience preferred
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
Working Conditions
- Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Subject to call-out during storms and emergencies
- Must reside within 25 miles of assigned regional office
- Frequent outdoor work and exposure to varying weather conditions
Why EnergyUnited?
At EnergyUnited, we are committed to safety, reliability, and exceptional member service. Our leaders play a critical role in supporting our crews, strengthening our communities, and ensuring operational excellence.
If you are a strong operational leader with a commitment to safety and team development, we encourage you to apply.
As a federal contractor subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-741, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-300, EnergyUnited EMC (hereinafter referred to as "the Cooperative"), with the full support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reaffirms that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, or status as a protected veteran.