Energy Engineering Manager

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC); Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) seeks an Energy Engineering Manager to lead design, construction, and maintenance of electrical distribution and transmission systems in a Hillsboro, onsite setting.

You will manage an engineering team, coordinate with departments, and ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The role emphasizes system planning, protection, and analysis, with strong oversight of budgets, compliance with NESC/NEC, and collaboration with external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in the electric utility or power industry.
• 8+ years with emphasis on system design, planning, and project management.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• PE license or eligibility within 1 year of hire (NC).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong knowledge of RUS, NESC, NES and related codes.
• Proficiency with GIS, SCADA, and OMS.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range plans, load forecasts, and construction work plans.
• Oversee design of new facilities and upgrades while ensuring code compliance (NESC/NEC).
• Manage engineering projects from substations to transmission lines within budget and schedule.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Provide technical oversight for electrical system projects.
• Oversee system modeling, analysis, and protection coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state standards and RUS requirements.
• Develop and manage engineering budgets and contracts for materials/construction.
• Coordinate with Operations, regulators, and other utilities for seamless execution.
• Serve as a primary contact for member inquiries on power quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Stakeholder coordination

Systems analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE license eligibility

Tools

GIS

SCADA

OMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Energy Engineering Manager

Type: Direct Hire

Work Location: Onsite position in Hillsboro, NC

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the VP, Engineering & Operations, the Manager of Engineering plans and oversees the design, construction, and maintenance of the cooperative's electrical distribution and transmission systems.

Key responsibilities include overseeing a department comprised of Engineering, System Design, Mapping, Quality Assurance, and Dispatch, developing construction work plans, system studies, and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations and codes, and managing projects to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

This role also requires close coordination with other departments and external parties, as well as a thorough understanding of system planning, protection, and analysis.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Engage in system planning and design by developing long-range plans, load forecasts, and construction work plans
• Oversee the design of new facilities and upgrades to existing ones, ensuring compliance with codes like the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Manage projects with planning, scheduling, and the execution of all engineering projects, from substations to transmission lines and ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget
• Assume a leadership role with supervising, coaching, and mentoring a team of engineers and technical staff
• Provide technical oversight by directing engineering and technical design for all electrical system projects
• Oversee system modeling, analysis (e.g., voltage drop, fault current), and protection coordination
• Adhere to all compliance, standards and requirements by ensuring all engineering and construction activities comply with applicable federal, state, and cooperative standards, including those from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
• Conduct all financial and contractual management by developing and managing the engineering budget
• Oversee the development of specifications and contracts for materials and construction, primarily through competitive bidding
• Manage all stakeholder coordination and collaborate with other departments (such as Operations), regulatory bodies, and other utilities to ensure seamless operations and project execution
• Act as a key contact with member support and resolve member inquiries regarding power quality issues

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant field of study required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the electric utility or power industry required
• 8+ years’ experience in the industry with a strong emphasis on system design, planning, and project management strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role
• Current or be eligible to obtain within 1 year of hire a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license through the state of North Carolina
• Current and active driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a strong working knowledge of system design, planning, and project management
• Must have strong working knowledge of RUS specifications, NESC, NES and other relevant standards and codes
• Must have the ability and skillset to navigate through engineering software systems such as GIS, SCADA, and OMS
• Must have the ability and skillset to lead and manage a team through small to large-scale projects
• Must have the ability and skillset to drive team performance, professional development, training and complete team performance appraisals
• Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications

Job Requisition # 40321

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $175,000 - $185,000 per year.

The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.