Regional Transmission Programs Leader

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability benefits (medical,

Life insurance

Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

Paid Time Off

Robust Wellness Program

New Flexible Work Program

Tuition Reimbursement

So much more!

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative seeks a seasoned leader to oversee select Regional Transmission Projects, guiding planning, engineering, scheduling, and construction to ensure safe, reliable service to member systems. The role includes developing maintenance contracts and budgets while mentoring subject matter experts.

You will serve as the owner’s representative through construction, testing and transfer to operations, promoting safety and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in electric utility operations, including transmission construction, maintenance, or system planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience with EHV (345-765kV) transmission and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHV transmission project subject matter experts across planning, engineering, scheduling, environmental compliance and construction.
• Partner with Dairyland Power Cooperative operations leaders to support safe, reliable and cost-effective service to member systems.
• Promote a safety-first culture through program support, field observations and safe work practices.
• Develop policies, procedures, contracts, maintenance plans and budgets for new 345 kV and 765 kV EHV transmission assets.
• Serve as owner’s representative during construction, testing, commissioning and transfer to operations.
• Coordinate with System Operations and Engineering on outages, risks, restoration plans, switching and tagging.
• Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities for EHV operations and maintenance.
• Support other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Proven Leadership

Technical Expertise

Safety & Compliance

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

People Leadership

Software Skills

Writing Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Dairyland Power Cooperative seeks a seasoned leader to oversee select Regional Transmission Projects, guiding planning, engineering, scheduling, and construction to ensure safe, reliable service to member systems. The role includes developing maintenance contracts and budgets while mentoring subject matter experts.

You will serve as the owner’s representative through construction, testing and transfer to operations, promoting safety and operational excellence across the organization.