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Transmission System Operations Manager

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative/ SMECO
Hughesville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Job Details
Status open
End Date

Until Filled

Job ID 332
Job Type FULL TIME/EMPLOYEE
Location
HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
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Job Description

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Transmission System Operations Manager. The primary function of this position will be to ensure compliance with NERC standards and fulfillment of the Transmission Owner (TO) responsibilities in the PJM RTO. In addition, this position will authorize all field switching activities, organize all personnel development and develop/maintain divisional procedures. Lastly, this position will manage the operation and utilization of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), the Energy Management System (EMS) and the Integrated Tools for Operations application (iTOA).

This position requires a four-year college degree or equivalent experience with an emphasis in math, statistics, basic electricity, with specialized training in electric utility operation and maintenance. Some computer courses preferred. The candidate must be NERC and PJM Certified with seven or more years of progressive experience in the operation, construction and maintenance of electric utility systems with emphasis in a Control Center environment. Supervisory, administrative, and SCADA experience is required.

The starting salary range for this position is $103,100 - $138,800. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match and an additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and the employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety and trust. Interested candidates should apply via SMECO's website at www.smeco.coop/about/careers.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

“SMECO – Southern Maryland’s Employer of Choice”

 

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