Electric Projects Engineering Leader

Public Power; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Power seeks a Projects Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers overseeing electrical generation, thermal energy projects, and DEC initiatives. You’ll guide planning, design, construction, and project execution to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective infrastructure while collaborating with operations, contractors, and other divisions.

This role requires a proven leader with strong budgeting, strategic planning and staff development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
• Seven years of progressively responsible utilities experience, including supervision
• Advanced technical or engineering degree preferred
• Strong leadership and project management abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, construction and project management of electric systems.
• Supervise staff and lead performance and development.
• Develop operating and capital budgets and monitor variances.
• Lead strategic planning for the division and the DEC.
• Spearhead vendor solicitation, bid evaluation and contracts review.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Seven years of utilities experience

Advanced technical or engineering degree preferred

Job description

Public Power seeks a Projects Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers overseeing electrical generation, thermal energy projects, and DEC initiatives. You’ll guide planning, design, construction, and project execution to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective infrastructure while collaborating with operations, contractors, and other divisions.

This role requires a proven leader with strong budgeting, strategic planning and staff development skills.