Engineering Manager - Blue Ridge Energy

Polluxa, Inc.; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Energy seeks an Engineering Manager to lead planning, design, mapping, and development of the electric system to ensure safe, reliable service for the communities it serves.

You will guide a team of professionals, oversee long-range system plans, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving innovation and operational excellence within the cooperative.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system design and operation.
• Expertise in system planning, protection, coordination, and engineering analysis.
• Experience developing budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical professionals.
• Prepare and manage Construction Work Plans and Long-Range System Plans.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, capacitor, system loss, protection and coordination studies.
• Develop, implement, and audit design standards for transmission and distribution.
• Maintain electric system mapping, connectivity, and GIS data.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems design

System planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder comms

Safety compliance

GIS mapping

Job description

Are you an experienced electrical engineer who thrives on solving complex power system challenges and leading high-performing teams? Blue Ridge Energy is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the planning, design, mapping, and development of our electric system while helping ensure safe, reliable service for the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of our electric infrastructure while working with a team committed to innovation, safety, and member service.

What You’ll Do

As the Engineering Manager, you will provide leadership and technical expertise to support the growth, reliability, and operation of Blue Ridge Energy's electric system. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of technical professionals.
• Prepare and manage Construction Work Plans and Long-Range System Plans.
• Load flow studies
• Voltage drop studies
• Capacitor studies
• System loss studies
• Protection and coordination reviews
• Develop, implement, and audit transmission and distribution design standards.
• Maintain accurate electric system mapping, connectivity, and GIS data.
• Manage systemwide Pole Attachment and Joint Use agreements.
• Manage systemwide Land Rights
• Support substation and transmission construction projects through planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with RUS, NESC, environmental, and construction standards.
• Provide engineering support for system loading, switching, outage restoration, and power quality investigations.
• Develop and manage departmental capital and operating budgets.
• Review and prepare transmission, substation, and distribution switching orders.
• Deliver engineering training and technical support to operations personnel across the cooperative.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Engineering Services and collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for a strategic leader who combines strong technical expertise with a commitment to teamwork, safety, and exceptional service.

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system design and operation.
• Expertise in system planning, protection, coordination, and engineering analysis.
• Experience developing budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style that encourages employee involvement and continuous improvement.
• Dedication to safety, operational excellence, and outstanding member service.