Connexus Energy-posted 7 months ago
$162,600 - $213,360/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Ramsey, MN
Utilities

We're hiring a Director of Engineering to join the team at Connexus Energy. This role will lead the Engineering Department and be responsible for the accuracy, productivity, effectiveness, and quality of distribution substation engineering, construction, and maintenance; and electric system planning and engineering. This role will support the Strategic Plan of Connexus Energy by developing the critical path, and managing and implementing enterprise-wide systems, procedures, and projects.

  • Oversee the reliability of the electric distribution system and work to continuously improve system reliability.
  • Provide technical assistance to engineering and distribution staff by monitoring and maintaining our specifications and standards and performing long and short-term studies while considering future growth.
  • Oversee our substation engineering, construction, and maintenance activities; as well as electric system inspection and maintenance activities; and electrical equipment repair, maintenance, and configuration.
  • Manage the distribution automation function and provide technical direction and assistance to staff, including overseeing ongoing maintenance and project updates with ADMS.
  • Manage ongoing operations of department to ensure department effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain the department budget, identifying all expenditures and monitoring the budget throughout the year.
  • Lead the strategic thinking and project management of enterprise-wide projects supporting our strategic direction.
  • Administer the acquisition of substation and other corporate properties.
  • Collaborate with Union Stewards, Union Business Agents, Employee Services and Connexus Energy management to negotiate and administer agreements outlined in the Union contract to maximize productivity and engagement of the workforce.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Ten years' progressive experience in engineering for a distribution utility
  • Experience or formal training in people management, project management and financial management
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Master's degree
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Health savings account with an employer contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services
  • Accrued PTO
  • Holiday pay
  • Wellness days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Recognition program
  • Employee referral program
  • Charitable giving and employee activities
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
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