VP of Renewable Generation Operations & Engineering

MidAmerican Energy Company; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Urbandale, IA seeks a VP, Renewable Generation Operations & Engineering to lead remote operations, performance engineering, and controls teams, overseeing asset reliability and improvement projects. You will drive strategic plans, supervise engineers, and ensure compliance with NERC cybersecurity standards while partnering with senior management on forecasting and reporting.

This role shapes wind generation initiatives across the network, delivering operational

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Experience leading wind generation or renewable energy engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic engineering plans to improve asset performance aligned with company goals.
• Direct Renewable Engineers and Performance Engineering on failed part analysis and predictive forecasting.
• Oversee 24/7 remote operations center for turbine operation and preventive maintenance.
• Direct Controls Specialists to maintain assets, improve performance, and ensure NERC/cybersecurity compliance.
• Provide performance reporting including energy forecasting to senior management and accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional engineering license

Advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company in Urbandale, IA seeks a VP, Renewable Generation Operations & Engineering to lead remote operations, performance engineering, and controls teams, overseeing asset reliability and improvement projects. You will drive strategic plans, supervise engineers, and ensure compliance with NERC cybersecurity standards while partnering with senior management on forecasting and reporting.

This role shapes wind generation initiatives across the network, delivering operational