Chief Engineer & Electric Operations Leader

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation seeks an executive leader to drive engineering and electric operations for a safe, reliable, and efficient distribution system. You will shape long-term plans, oversee major capital projects, and align technical standards with organizational goals.

The role requires extensive utility leadership experience, strong strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering complex system investments while maintaining safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field and PE licensure.
• Extensive leadership and management experience in electric utilities.
• Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems, reliability, and system planning.
• Proven ability to develop capital plans, budgets, and long-range infrastructure plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for engineering and electric operations functions.
• Lead long-range distribution system planning and capital improvement efforts.
• Oversee system studies, design standards, and system modeling activities.
• Guide construction, maintenance, and operation of the distribution system.
• Coordinate with executive leaders to balance safety, reliability, and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Safety culture

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Electrical licensure (PE)

Tools

GIS

System modeling

Work management systems

Job description

Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation seeks an executive leader to drive engineering and electric operations for a safe, reliable, and efficient distribution system. You will shape long-term plans, oversee major capital projects, and align technical standards with organizational goals.

The role requires extensive utility leadership experience, strong strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering complex system investments while maintaining safety and reliability.