Engineering Manager

Consolidated Cooperative; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

401(k) with co-op contribution

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LT

Job summary

Consolidated Cooperative, Inc. in Ohio seeks an Engineering Manager to lead planning, design, and reliability of electric distribution and telecommunications systems while building a high-performing engineering team.

This role partners with operations, fiber, and member engagement to deliver projects, ensure safety and compliance, and support outages. You’ll guide budgeting, contracts, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in electric utilities.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, planning, and project management skills.
• PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee system planning, design, staking, construction, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with operations and fiber to deliver projects.
• Support GIS, AMI, and SCADA, and outage restoration.
• Assist with budgeting, contracts, bid evaluations, and long-term planning.
• Maintain records for joint use and transformer data.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project management

Supervision/leadership

Communication

PE licensure preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consolidated Cooperative, a member-owned organization celebrating 90 years of enhancing the quality of life for our members and communities in Central Ohio, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, and reliability of our electric distribution and telecommunications systems while developing a high-performing engineering team. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service for our members.

As Engineering Manager, you will guide a team of engineering professionals, oversee critical infrastructure initiatives, and work closely with operational leaders. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a culture grounded in safety, integrity, accountability, and service

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering employees while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and engagement.
• Oversee engineering operations including system planning, infrastructure design, staking activities, construction work plans, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with operations, fiber, member engagement, and others to deliver projects, improve system reliability, and support strategic initiatives.
• Aid in the development, maintenance, and operation of engineering systems, including GIS, AMI, and SCADA, while supporting outage restoration and infrastructure improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, contract development, bid evaluations, and long-term planning for electric and telecommunications facilities.
• Maintain records for joint use and PCB transformer test data and disposal.

What We're Seeking

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience, preferably within an electric utility environment.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Effective communication, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• A leadership style grounded in integrity, accountability, emotional intelligence, and service.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office applications and business technologies.

Why Join Us

At Consolidated Cooperative, you'll join an organization with a strong legacy, a purpose-driven mission, and a commitment to serving our members and communities. As Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while leading projects that strengthen the communities we serve and working alongside a team committed to safety, integrity, service, and innovation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being including:

• Paid personal, vacation, holiday & sick leave.
• 401(k) with up to 7% co-op contribution plus a defined retirement plan (co-op funded).
• Dental, Vision, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance paid for employee; Medical available at minimal cost.

We offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow your skills, and meaningful work that makes a difference every day. This position will work from both our Mount Gilead and Delaware, OH offices with some opportunity for hybrid work days.