Regional Project Representative

Great River Energy; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Great River Energy in Elk River, MN seeks a Regional Project Representative to lead and inspect contractor activities on regional transmission line and substation projects valued at $25 million and up.

You will coordinate field inspectors, ensure compliance with GRE, NESC, and NERC standards, manage safety and schedules, and communicate progress to stakeholders. A technical degree and 10+ years in the electric utility sector are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in civil/electrical/construction management or related coursework.
• 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing and directing contractors performing both transmission and substation construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document final compliance checks for GRE, NESC, and NERC standards.
• Manage contractor resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate field inspectors and set daily work directions.
• Ensure designs meet standards and propose cost-saving alternatives.
• Oversee safety practices and ISO 14001 processes.
• Audit invoices and approve with correct accounts.
• Coordinate and work with engineering to resolve design issues.
• Keep supervisor informed with documentation and recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Contractor supervision

Transmission design knowledge

Safety codes knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office / Outlook

Education

Two-year technical degree in civil/electrical/construction management or related coursework

Line technician certification program

Job description

Details

Full-Time

US:MN:Elk River

Annual Salary

Regional Project Representative

Application due date: August 23, 2026

Location:Elk River, MN - Report to various construction sites in MN (Company vehicle provided)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction.Visa sponsorship is not available.

Creating a better energy future. Join Great River Energy in creating smarter ways to power people’s lives — from small, everyday moments to the big, life-changing ones. As a consumer-owned electric utility, we are Minnesota's second largest based on generating capacity.

Summary:

Direct, coordinate and inspect contractor and contract employee activities related to the construction of regional transmission line and substation projects of $25 Million and greater. Provide additional support to Great River Energy (GRE) non-regional capital and maintenance projects as needed.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $105,000 - $144,000 annually + additional compensation for field commitments. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute anddocumentfinal compliance checks to verify GRE, NESC, and NERC standards are met.
• Managecontractor resources to ensure projects are completed as scheduled. Inform supervisor and/orappropriate stakeholdersof periodic progress during the project.
• Manage and set daily work directions to third-party contract field inspectors.
• Verify design meets standards perfieldconditions. Propose alternatives to meet needs, increase reliability,efficiencyand/or reduce costs.
• Establish andadministerprocesses, specifications, and work policies to ensure quality outcomes .
• Assistwith thetimelycompletion ofclose outdocuments, including drawings.
• Coordinate and negotiate restoration efforts between GRE, contractors, landowners and governmental bodies and environmental regulations and ensure efforts are successful.
• Ensure that contractors are adhering to good safety practices andfollowISO 14001 processes and procedures.
• Audit invoices for correct tabulations and billing rates. Approvewithcorrect account assignments.
• Administer andcoordinateefforts in the field during outages and storm restoration efforts. Ensures equipment, supplies, materials, lodging,transportationand otherlogisticsare secured ina timelyfashion and coordinates as needed.
• Maintain and administer onsite Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Coordinate delivery and inspection of project materials in conjunction with project schedules.
• Coordinate and work with engineering to resolve any project design issues or constructability challenges.
• Ensure the supervisor remains fully informed of issues affecting the department by preparing and presenting the necessary documentation and recommendations.
• Ensure contractor follows permitting and easement requirements and completes the documents asrequired.
• Ensure our member cooperatives are fully engaged with our construction and maintenance activities in their operating area.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Minimum education requirements include a two-year technical degree in either civil/electrical/construction management/engineering principles or similar coursework; or successful completion of a line technician certification program. 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry is required. Project management experience is preferred. Practical experience utilizing engineering principles, knowledge of transmission design, or experience as an electrical technician, line technician or related experience in the electrical utility industry is preferred. Experience overseeing and directing contractors performing both transmission and substation construction is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable safety codes and safety field practices, and ability to administer/control in the field at work sites.
• Knowledge of RUS standards, IEEE, ACI, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of transmission line construction practices including drilled pier foundations, structure erection, and conductor stringing operations on high-voltage transmission systems (345 kV and above).
• Knowledge gained through ten years of experience with high-voltage transmission construction (345 kV and above).
• Knowledge of drilled shaft / pier construction methods including slip casing, slurry drilling (polymer or bentonite), conventional and tremie concrete placement, rock drilling and or blasting, reinforcing cage installation, and concrete quality control practices.
• Knowledge of transmission structure installation including monopoles or lattice towers, anchor bolt installation, structural steel assembly, hardware installation, and torque/tension verification.
• Knowledge of conductor installation practices including tension stringing operations, sagging, grounding systems, and shield wire/OPGW installation.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices including PPG grounding, protective grounding procedures, and applicable training related to working in proximity to energized transmission facilities.
• Skilled at effective communications. Skills must include good interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills andabilityto understand information and ideas as presented.
• Skilled in using personal computers and related software for word processing, presentations, building spreadsheets, and interfacing with Outlook functions.
• Skilled in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use of the mostappropriate methodto reach an effective solution.
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate with others to arrive at a conclusion using compromise, persuasion, rationale, and diplomacy.
• Ability to solve complex problems along with analytical skills to examine options and incorporate them into broader-based business strategies.
• Ability to build andmaintaineffective work relationships, both internal and external, andestablishcredibility with business partners.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and with others while following GRE safety rules,certificationsand procedures.
• Ability to ensure compliance with contract terms,policiesand procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize time/workloadand delegate workin order toaccomplishtasksand meet deadlines.
• Abilityto coordinate assignments and handle multiple complex projects and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to maketimelyand informed decisions after processing all available information.
• Ability tomaintaina valid driver’s licenseto perform the essential functions of the job.

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.