What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electric Department Director position at Greenwood CPW?
Electric Department Director — Greenwood CPW (Greenwood, SC)
Lead the team that powers a vibrant community. Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to direct our Electric Department serving 12,500 customers across six distribution substations and 24 circuits. Thrive in a collaborative municipal-utility environment with excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits plus retirement plans.
What you’ll do: Provide technical leadership on system improvements; analyze system performance and reliability; prepare and review engineering calculations; negotiate joint-use and related agreements; oversee two operational supervisors and two Field & SCADA Technicians; support company-wide communications systems; and build strong cross-department and community relationships.
What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (PE in South Carolina preferred); 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in public utilities or a related field; proven administrative and technical leadership; strong grasp of electric power fundamentals; and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled