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Director of Electric Utility

Under general administrative direction, is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Electric Utilities Department; negotiating and contracting for power supply related contracts including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); managing the electrical transmission and distribution, electrical substation and metering, utility administration, engineering/design, operational technology, compliance, and utility operations divisions; and serving as a member of the City’s Management Team, working collaboratively with City Management and other department leaders on strategies and policies to accomplish the City’s mission, strategic plan and other Council priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field; and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in the electric power industry, including five (5) years leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Experience should include power system planning, engineering design and project management as related to distribution, transmission, substation or protection and control systems
  • Experience in project/consultant management, project review, and capital planning
  • Thorough knowledge of and experience in design and repair or rehab of electric substation, distribution, transmission, and relay and control systems
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of employment
Preferred:
  • Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
  • Experience in Transmission and Distribution Operations
  • Experience with negotiating and administering power supply and construction-related contracts 

Relocation package available to help offset moving costs


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Candidates will need to apply by sending their resume and letter of interest to:
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