Senior Engineering & Technology Leader — Utilities + Fiber

Hood River Electric Cooperative Inc; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

HRA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, a member-owned utility serving the Hood River Valley in Oregon, seeks an Engineering & Technology Manager to lead electrical engineering and supervise its internet department. You will oversee system planning, distribution/substation engineering, staking/design, and the fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electric utilities, a BS in electrical engineering, and a PE or EIT path; Oregon license required.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with at least ten years of progressively responsible electric utility experience, including distribution system planning, design, and construction.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
• PE license, or an EIT with the ability to obtain a PE, is preferred.
• Valid Oregon driver's license; reside within a 40-minute drive of the office within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering work and supervise the internet department.
• Oversee system planning, distribution and substation engineering, staking and design.
• Advance the co-op's fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks.
• Direct consultants, contractors, and internet staff; meet with members on new services and upgrades.
• Help update and maintain GIS, OMS, and SCADA systems.
• Ensure systems are safe, reliable, and ready for growth.

Job description

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, a member-owned utility serving the Hood River Valley in Oregon, seeks an Engineering & Technology Manager to lead electrical engineering and supervise its internet department. You will oversee system planning, distribution/substation engineering, staking/design, and the fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electric utilities, a BS in electrical engineering, and a PE or EIT path; Oregon license required.