Engineering Manager

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Carrier Mills (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Group Term Life Insurance

401k Matching

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off Includes Vacation, Sick

Eleven Paid Holidays

AirEvac Membership

Gym Membership – Conditional

Job summary

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department, overseeing system planning, design, and long-term infrastructure strategy for reliable electric service.

The role requires strong technical leadership and a commitment to cooperative values in a dynamic utility environment. The position manages capital projects, ensures compliance with industry standards, and collaborates with Operations on grid modernization initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of electric utility engineering experience, preferably in distribution systems.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of distribution system design, protection, construction standards, and reliability metrics.
• Preferred proficiency with Milsoft, WindMil, CYME or similar modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of GIS, OMS, AMI, and system automation technologies preferred.
• Understanding of distributed generation interconnection and renewable energy impacts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel.
• Direct system planning activities, including load forecasting, capacity analysis, and long-range work plans.
• Oversee the design and construction of distribution lines, substations, protective devices, and system upgrades.
• Manage engineering budgets, capital project schedules, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with RUS specifications, NESC requirements, state and federal regulations, and cooperative standards.
• Maintain and improve system modeling, GIS, AMI, and other engineering technologies.
• Coordinate with Operations on switching, outage analysis, reliability improvements, and system maintenance.
• Support grid modernization initiatives, including automation, distributed energy resources, and resiliency planning.
• Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, technical studies, and board-level presentations.
• Serve as a technical resource for internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Distribution system design

Reliability metrics

Communication

Project management

GIS/OMS/AMI

Renewable energy impacts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Milsoft

WindMil

CYME

Job description

SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and missiondriven Engineering Manager to lead our engineering department and support the safe, reliable, and innovative delivery of electric service to our members. This is a key leadership role responsible for system planning, engineering design, technical oversight, and longterm infrastructure strategy.

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager oversees all engineering functions related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the cooperative’s electric distribution system. This role provides technical leadership, supervises engineering staff, manages major capital projects, and ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and cooperative policies. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with proven leadership and a commitment to cooperative values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel
• Direct system planning activities, including load forecasting, capacity analysis, and longrange work plans
• Oversee the design and construction of distribution lines, substations, protective devices, and system upgrades
• Manage engineering budgets, capital project schedules, and contractor performance
• Ensure compliance with RUS specifications, NESC requirements, state and federal regulations, and cooperative standards
• Maintain and improve system modeling, GIS, AMI, and other engineering technologies
• Coordinate with Operations on switching, outage analysis, reliability improvements, and system maintenance
• Support grid modernization initiatives, including automation, distributed energy resources, and resiliency planning
• Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, technical studies, and boardlevel presentations
• Serve as a technical resource for internal departments and external stakeholders
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of electric utility engineering experience, preferably in distribution systems
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of distribution system design, protection, construction standards, and reliability metrics
• Preferred proficiency with engineering software such as Milsoft, WindMil, CYME or similar modeling tools
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of GIS, OMS, AMI, and system automation technologies preferred
• Understanding of distributed generation interconnection and renewable energy impacts preferred

About Our Area

A career is about more than where you work—it's about where you live. Southern Illinois offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying a lifestyle that's increasingly difficult to find.

Imagine spending less time in traffic and more time with family. Imagine owning a home with room to grow instead of stretching your budget for a small apartment. Southern Illinois offers a significantly lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas, allowing your income to go further. Whether you're purchasing your first home, raising a family, saving for retirement, or paying off student loans, the region provides financial flexibility that can be difficult to achieve elsewhere.

Southern Illinois is home to some of the Midwest's most breathtaking natural landscapes. Weekends can be spent hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, exploring Garden of the Gods, kayaking on local rivers, boating or fishing on beautiful lakes, cycling scenic backroads, or enjoying hundreds of miles of trails throughout the region. The region offers much more than beautiful scenery. Southern Illinois features award-winning wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, locally owned breweries, performing arts, live music, collegiate athletics, unique dining experiences, seasonal festivals, and family-friendly attractions throughout the year.

Southern Illinois is home to numerous public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are committed to student success. Families can choose from a variety of school districts that offer:

Small class sizes and personalized learning environments.

Dedicated teachers and administrators who know their students by name.

Competitive academic, athletic, fine arts, and career and technical education programs.

Dual-credit, Advanced Placement (AP), and early college opportunities.

Strong partnerships between local schools, community colleges, and universities that help prepare students for college and careers.

While Southern Illinois offers a relaxed pace of life, it remains strategically located within driving distance of major metropolitan areas including St. Louis, Nashville, Memphis, Indianapolis, and Louisville. Residents enjoy access to major airports, interstate highways, and regional transportation networks while returning home each day to less congestion, lower costs, and a more balanced lifestyle.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off Includes Vacation, Sick Time and Family Sick Time
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• AirEvac Membership
• Gym Membership – Conditional

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range $145K - $175K (Commensurate on Qualifications and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of electric utility engineering experience, preferably in distribution systems
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of distribution system design, protection, construction standards, and reliability metrics
• Preferred proficiency with engineering software such as Milsoft, WindMil, CYME or similar modeling tools
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of GIS, OMS, AMI, and system automation technologies preferred
• Understanding of distributed generation interconnection and renewable energy impacts preferred