System Engineering Manager: Grid Reliability Leader

Brightridge; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightRidge is seeking a System Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical oversight for the System Engineering Department, ensuring safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system. The role manages staff, oversees planning and analysis, supports capital improvement initiatives, and develops technical standards to meet regulatory and customer needs.

The candidate will direct system planning, protection coordination, and grid modernization efforts, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Ten years in utility engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with C&I customers, SCADA, protective relays, system analysis, and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Set departmental goals, budgets and strategic initiatives with leadership.
• Lead and develop System Design Engineers and Environmental Specialist; provide mentorship.
• Direct system planning, modeling, and engineering studies (load flow, reliability, fault current, protection coordination).
• Oversee relay protection, control systems, SCADA integration, and system modeling accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

Protective relays

Power system analysis tools

Job description

BrightRidge is seeking a System Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical oversight for the System Engineering Department, ensuring safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system. The role manages staff, oversees planning and analysis, supports capital improvement initiatives, and develops technical standards to meet regulatory and customer needs.

The candidate will direct system planning, protection coordination, and grid modernization efforts, while