Carroll White Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) is a non-profit, member-owned, electric utility. We provide service to members in nine counties from two facility locations. Carroll White REMC’s mission is creatively enhancing our community through safety and service.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Director of Engineering, you will provide engineering services on various distribution matters including substation design, distribution studies, general distribution planning, and more.

You will be responsible for:

• Leads projects to meet their defined objectives with measurable outcomes that demonstrate their success.  This includes but is not limited to analyzing the needs of projects, document requirements, develop a plan to meet the project objectives, evaluating and managing project communication plans, and implementing change management techniques throughout each project.
• Develops a positive working relationship with and an understanding of the work performed by all functions across the organization to meet their stated and unstated needs.
• Negotiates and administers vendor/consultant contracts and agreements (such as engineering firms, G&T, railroads, government (i.e. IURC, IDEM, INDOT, FERC, NERC, etc.) in collaboration with other departments.
• Develops, manages, and monitors budget for each functional area including operational budgets, capital budgets, and long-term work plans.
• Develop long-term plans, organizational goals, and policy recommendations by collaborating with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to optimize member value.
• Develop, assign, and monitor strategic objectives that impact organizational goals with functional area supervisors.
• At all times testing and evaluating practices and methods that may or may not best fit the Coop to be a leader in the industry
• Proficient in developing and administrating tariff designs and actively participates in new tariff designs – wholesale and retail.
• Provides engineering review and assistance for member agreements, as well as any future agreements.
• Manages the AMI and OMS and other suite of engineering resources to their fullest potential, setting above average goals.
• Manages SCADA and the load management system.
• Perform technical and administrative functions for trouble shooting analysis for power quality issues. This includes but is not limited to analyzing circuits, sizing equipment, and problem solving.
• Applies and provides information on the use and application of Engineering Guides, Construction Standards, National Electric Safety Code, NBIC and ASME in standard construction projects.
• Effectively monitors and manages CWREMC’s relationship with the G&T. Reviews power bills, contracts, tariffs and programs to deliver the greatest benefit to CWREMC and its membership.
• Assist in key account relationships.
• Supports efficiency programs and creates new resources and relationships for members to get the most value from their energy purchases.
• Facilitating the safest work environment for all employees and the public.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Communication and Relationship Skills: Maintain a professional image, demonstrate the cooperative principles and adapt to change; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal communication skills; maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding member information and other sensitive information.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to direct and adhere to project schedules; ability to manage and minimize project risk; proficient in managing internal and external project stakeholders
• Analytical and Judgment Skills: Good decision making and problem-solving abilities; ability to make informed decisions efficiently and effectively; ability to work with limited oversight
• Planning and Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize, organize and manage tasks and time effectively; ability to consistently meet deadlines; ability to work efficiently in conjunction with other organizations and/or departments
• Financial Skills: Good mathematical abilities, including the ability to analyze, interpret, process and report on data; above average detail orientation and ability to ensure accuracy of information for self and others

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related field or considerable relevant experience in electric utility engineering
• 5 or more years of experience in managing engineering projects with background experience in engineering, project controls, construction, project coordination, or other closely related discipline

DESIRED 7 COOPERATIVE PRINCIPAL COMMITMENTS:

• Voluntary and Open Membership
• Democratic Member Control
• Member’s Economic Participation
• Autonomy and Independence
• Education, Training, and Information
• Cooperative Among Cooperatives
• Concern for the Community

CULTURE AND BENEFITS: At Carroll White REMC we have diverse employment opportunities such as information technology, accounting, marketing, engineering and operations, to name a few. You can feel good about what you do as our staff receives satisfaction knowing that their work makes a difference by directly improving people’s lives.

Our company is big enough to allow you the opportunity to stay educated on the latest technology and training, yet small enough to maintain a personal connection with our employees. Carroll White REMC puts a lot of corporate energy into our employees’ personal growth and skills development. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable assets, so we have developed a culture which takes care of our employees by offering an excellent benefit package and by providing opportunities for the future.