Broadband Engineering Leader: Fiber Network & Team Coach

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Braham (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with up to 10% employer**,

PTO and holidays

Job summary

East Central Energy is seeking a Broadband Engineering Supervisor in Braham, MN to lead a skilled technical team. You will coach staff, guide decision-making, and ensure safe, reliable fiber services for members while fostering trust and accountability.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, continuous improvement, and strong leadership in a values-driven environment with onsite work.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Experience coaching employees and leading through change.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to support technical decision-making.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the broadband engineering team to a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused environment.
• Set priorities, remove roadblocks, and keep work moving forward.
• Oversee engineering activities, network improvements, and projects supporting fiber infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, training, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Marketing and Communications, leadership, vendors and stakeholders.
• Support member and community awareness of fiber services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching employees

Communication skills

Broadband/fiber knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Job description

East Central Energy is seeking a Broadband Engineering Supervisor in Braham, MN to lead a skilled technical team. You will coach staff, guide decision-making, and ensure safe, reliable fiber services for members while fostering trust and accountability.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, continuous improvement, and strong leadership in a values-driven environment with onsite work.