Executive Director, Electric Utilities

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board seeks a visionary Managing Director for Electric to join its executive leadership. This role provides strategic leadership for electric operations, overseeing reliable power delivery and system planning in a municipally owned utility.

The position directs performance, budgeting, policy development, and compliance, while leading senior staff and external relationships to support BPUB’s mission and growth in the Texas border community.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Bachelor’s).
• Twelve (12) years in municipal or utility operations; at least five (5) in a senior management capacity.
• Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs utility operations to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies based on needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies and advances initiatives aligned with BPUB’s mission and priorities.
• Plans and directs programs across divisions and senior staff.
• Oversees budgets for O&M and CIP; monitors expenditures and adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reports to executive leadership and Board.
• Develops and administers policies and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory compliance; mitigates risks.
• Represents BPUB with partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports relations.
• Promotes a positive image and communications with customers and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management; supports talent planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Public utility operations

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Brownsville Public Utilities Board seeks a visionary Managing Director for Electric to join its executive leadership. This role provides strategic leadership for electric operations, overseeing reliable power delivery and system planning in a municipally owned utility.

The position directs performance, budgeting, policy development, and compliance, while leading senior staff and external relationships to support BPUB’s mission and growth in the Texas border community.