Executive VP of Engineering – Gas Utilities

Summit Utilities; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Utilities Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the company’s engineering programs, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across design, construction, and operation of natural gas utility systems.

You will set engineering standards, oversee QA/QC, manage regulatory alignment, and guide long-term asset planning across multiple service territories, including collaboration with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design, construction, inspection and repair of gas utility distribution systems to meet safety and reliability standards.
• Collaborates with the executive team to shape annual strategic goals emphasizing innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
• Mentors staff and promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards.
• Sets and enforces engineering standards, reviews technical scopes, specifications, and construction methodologies for regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
• Evaluates cost impacts and rate implications for engineering projects related to system construction and maintenance.
• Represents Summit Utilities in addressing engineering concerns with the public, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure timely regulatory alignment.
• Manages long-term asset planning and performs hydraulic modeling analyses to support growth and reliability.

Job description

Summit Utilities Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the company’s engineering programs, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across design, construction, and operation of natural gas utility systems.

You will set engineering standards, oversee QA/QC, manage regulatory alignment, and guide long-term asset planning across multiple service territories, including collaboration with executive leadership.