Engineering Project Manager

clayelectric; Keystone Heights (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks an Engineering Project Manager to bridge technical goals with cooperative strategy. You will lead projects, coordinate with engineering and field teams, and monitor budgets and schedules to ensure standards are met.

Responsibilities include portfolio leadership for upgrades, program tracking with SAIDI/SAIFI KPI, and collaboration across departments. Requires a strong engineering background and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management, Business, or related field with 10 years of electric utility experience, 5 in a managerial capacity.
• Strong conceptual understanding of electrical distribution systems and project management.
• Florida driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Advises and assists the Chief Engineer by planning, developing and implementing programs, budgets and practices.
• Leads execution portfolios for distribution substation upgrades and grid reliability.
• Tracks program progress using KPIs focused on SAIDI/SAIFI metrics.
• Coordinates with Engineers, Field Engineering Specialists and construction to ensure standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering mapping system

Customer information system

iPads

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Posting Date: July 31, 2026

Job Posting Number: 2026045

Pay Grade: 12

Department: Engineering Services

Location: Keystone Heights

Classification: Exempt

Notes: This is a new position.

Resume Required

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 352-473-8000, EXT 8264 or 8270. Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability.

Classification Summary

The individual in the position allocated to this class is responsible for bridging technical engineering goals with cooperative-wide strategy. Primary responsibilities include major project engineering and/or maintaining and creating engineering standards. Responsibilities may also include performing engineering computations, conducting studies resulting in estimates and surveys which will produce statistical reports used in the design of project specifications.

Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of a Chief Engineer who evaluates the work on a daily basis to ensure that the duties and responsibilities are being performed in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Job Functions

1. Advises and Assists the Chief Engineer. Advises and assists the Chief Engineer by planning, developing and implementing realistic and effective programs, budgets and practices in the functional areas assigned to the division. This includes providing reports and information regarding progress and developments so that the Chief Engineer may effectively evaluate results.
2. Works with Builders or Developers. Works with builders and developers to ensure there is a good understanding between them and Clay Electric about the requirements for new developments as stipulated in the Standards for Electric Service and the builder or developer’s needs. Resolves project-related disputes between contractors, engineering teams, and property owners constructively.
3. Portfolio Review. Leads execution portfolios for distribution substation upgrades, system reliability improvements, and grid automation.
4. Program Tracking. Tracks program progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focused on SAIDI/SAIFI reliability metrics.
5. Engineering Projects. Coordinates with Engineers, Field Engineering Specialists, and construction departments to ensure design standards are met.
6. Scheduling. Optimizes resource scheduling between internal line crews and external contractors.
7. Financial Monitoring. Monitors annual engineering capital expenditure budgets and material procurement forecasting.
8. Work Plans. Assists in drafting Work Plans for federal funding or low-interest loan applications (RUS borrowing).
9. Contacts Manufacturer’s Representatives. Contacts manufacturer’s representatives and coordinates the evaluation of new materials with engineering and operations personnel.
10. Compliance. Ensures all engineering initiatives complies with cooperative bylaws, state public utility rules, and National Electric Safety Codes.
11. Vehicle Operation. Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and efficient manner and keeps the vehicle clean and orderly, while coordinating any necessary repairs or maintenance items with Fleet Services. Complies with all traffic laws and related safety rules and safe work practices in the Cooperative Safety Manual.
12. Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position.
13. Other Essential Duties. Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the Cooperative and its members, includes responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Minimum Training and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Organizational Management, Business, or related field plus ten (10) years of experience working within an electric utility, five (5) of which must have been in a managerial capacity, with a strong conceptual understanding of electrical distribution systems (substation, transformers, line design) and project management.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read circuit diagrams and maps concerning the electric system, to utilize the engineering mapping system, the customer information system, and other computer-based systems, as required.

Ability to comprehend and understand construction work plans.

Ability to prepare work-related studies and surveys.

Ability to work with other divisions and departments in order to render the most efficient service possible.

Ability to design and prepare plans and specifications for electric distribution facilities.

Comprehensive knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, Clay Electric’s Construction Standards, Clay Electric’s Standards of Electric Service, Rural Utility Service (RUS) standards and be knowledgeable of the National Electric Code.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in the district, including the use of iPads and other company issued electronic devices.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status. Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug‑free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

JOB ANALYSIS FORM

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ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

This form is used to determine the essential function and physical requirements of each job class for recruitment purposes to comply with the American With Disabilities Act.

Tools, Equipment, Vehicles, or Machinery Used

Hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, welders, forklift, trucks, frontend loaders, dump trucks, ladders, personal computers, iPads, assigned vehicles.

Work Conditions

Work is Performed: Indoors Outdoors Both

X

Exposure To: Cold Heat Wet/Humid Noise/Vibration Hazards Dust Fumes

X X X X X X

Communication Requirements: Hearing: Yes No

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. X

Ability to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts. X

Talking: Yes No

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. X

Ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers. X

Ability to speak loudly, such as when speaking over loud machinery. X

No speaking is required. X

Visual Requirements: Yes No

Field of vision requires the normal ability, such as working with figures, on computer terminals or reading. X

Field of vision requires the ability to see small or detailed items, such as working on machines. X

Field of vision requires the ability to operate equipment, such as trucks, forklifts, cranes. X

Repetitive Motions: Yes No

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboarding or handwriting. X

Physical Requirements of the Job

Note: - In terms of an 8-hour workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33% of the time, "Frequently" means 34% to 66% of the time, and "Continuously" means 67% to 100% of the time.

Employee Must Lift & Carry:

Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously

Up to 5 lbs X

6 to 10 lbs X

11 to 20 lbs X

21 to 25 lbs X

26 to 50 lbs X

51 to 100 lbs X

Employee is Required To:

Never Occasionally Frequently Continuously

Bend X

Squat X

Crawl X

Climb X

Reach Above Shoulder Level X

Reach Below Shoulder Level X

Employee Must Use Hands for Repetitive Action:

Simple Grasping Pushing Pulling Fingering

Yes: X X X X

No:

Definitions:

1. Simple Grasping- Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
2. Pushing-Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
3. Pulling-Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
4. Fingering-Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Employee Must Use Feet for Repetitive Action: Right Left

Yes: X X

No:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.