Director, Engineering

We're hiring a Director, 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. Additionally, this role is responsible for the electric system planning, engineering, and project management. 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.

Location:

Work for this position can be performed both on-site at our campus located at 14601 Ramsey Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303, and from your local home office as duties require. While this position is designated as a hybrid role, based on current policy, hires must reside in or relocate within commuting distance to our office in Ramsey, MN.

Compensation

Anticipated hiring pay is between $162,600-$213,360 annually. The final compensation offered is based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 14% based on company performance.

In this position you will:

• Oversee the reliability of the electric distribution system. This includes CAIDI, SAIFI, MAIFI, CEMI, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering and distribution staff by monitoring and maintaining Connexus Energy specifications and standards, as well as performing long and short-term studies with consideration of future growth to the distributions system.
• Manage the distribution automation function and provide technical direction and assistance to staff. This includes overseeing ongoing maintenance and project updates with ADMS.
• Manage ongoing operations of department in order to ensure department effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain the department budget by identifying all expenditures, monitoring the budget throughout the year.
• Lead the strategic thinking and project management of enterprise-wide projects supporting Connexus Energy's strategic direction.
• Communicate pertinent information within the work group and to external customers to ensure that information flows to all affected parties.
• 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.

Need to have:

• 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

Nice to have:

• Master's degree

Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 146,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability. Fast Company named Connexus to its prestigious list of 2024's Most Innovative Companies.

Connexus Energy's benefits package includes 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, and long-term disability is also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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