Chief Engineer & Strategy Leader

Summit Utilities; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead strategic planning, management, and execution of the companys engineering programs. This executive role ensures safety, reliability, and efficiency of gas utility systems across territories, shaping standards and QA/QC across operations.

The preferred location is Little Rock, AR, with eligibility for AR or ME residents. Responsibilities include setting engineering standards, cost evaluation for projects, regulatory

Responsibilities

• Oversees and approves engineering initiatives that ensure the design, construction, inspection, and repair of gas utility distribution systems adhere to the highest safety and reliability standards.
• Collaborates closely with the Summit executive team to shape and achieve annual strategic goals, championing innovation, safety, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Acts as a thought leader and mentor within the company, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards.
• Sets and enforces company engineering standards, providing expert level input to the technical review process, project scopes, material/equipment specifications, and construction methodologies to ensure regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations on cost impacts and rate implications for all engineering projects related to system construction and maintenance.
• Represents SUI in addressing engineering-related concerns from the public, governmental agencies, and industry stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution and regulatory alignment.
• Manages long-term asset planning to support growth and system reliability through collaboration with Business Development and Operations, and performs hydraulic modeling analyses.

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead strategic planning, management, and execution of the companys engineering programs. This executive role ensures safety, reliability, and efficiency of gas utility systems across territories, shaping standards and QA/QC across operations.

The preferred location is Little Rock, AR, with eligibility for AR or ME residents. Responsibilities include setting engineering standards, cost evaluation for projects, regulatory