Director of Engineering

Hoosier Energy Director of Engineering in Vincennes, Indiana

Position Summary

As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the cooperative's engineering functions to ensure a modern, reliable, and efficient electric distribution system. This role requires expertise in engineering, system planning, inspection, and maintenance to optimize service reliability and operational efficiency. You will work closely with leadership and engineering personnel to develop and implement strategies that align with WIN Energy REMCs goals and member needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering Oversight: Direct and manage all engineering activities, ensuring compliance with established policies, plans, and objectives.
• System Design and Standards: Monitor work orders, construction costs, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Outage Analysis and Planning: Analyze service interruption reports, voltage complaints, and outage records to develop system improvements.
• Industrial Load Support: Assist industrial engineers and Hoosier Energy in determining power requirements, rates, service voltage, and transformer sizing for large power services.
• Software Utilization: Utilize Milsoft Engineering software for load allocation, voltage drop, fault current, sectionalizing, and capacitor placement.
• Load Management: Develop and implement load management programs to reduce demand during peak periods.
• Contractor Coordination: Assist in bidding of subcontractors for major work plans.
• Construction Inspection: Ensure conformance to Rural Utility System (RUS) specifications through inspections of major and minor projects.
• System Protection and Planning: Research, design, and implement protection schemes, fuse coordination, and system enhancements. Maintain sectionalizing coordination. Review and mitigate power quality issues.
• Long Range Resource Plan: Develop and implement the long-range resource plan to ensure the cooperative has the necessary infrastructure and technology to meet current and future energy demands.
• Substation and Feeder Analysis: Monitor the loading of substations and distribution feeders.
• Mapping and Documentation: Oversee the maintenance and updating of the cooperative's electrical mapping system.
• Budgeting and Planning: Develop short- and long-term work plans, annual budgets, and capital additions based on current conditions and growth projections.
• Safety and Compliance: Promote safety and ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Code, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• Technical Support: Provide expertise in voltage drop analysis, fault current analysis, motor start analysis, and other engineering-related areas.
• Board and Member Engagement: Attend Board of Directors meetings and the annual membership meeting.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and attend training sessions, seminars, and professional meetings.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required to support the cooperative's mission and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution; additional specialized training preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in electric distribution utility engineering, preferably in a cooperative setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license. Professional Engineering (PE) license in Indiana is preferable.
• Skills: Proficiency in engineering software, electrical system analysis, mapping, and data analytics.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including employer-paid premium for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contribution to 401k and 100% employer funded pension plan.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Physical Demands

This position requires that the individual spend most of the day at a desk, in front of a computer, answering phones and interacting with coworkers and members. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Frequently: Required to stand, walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, squat, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, typing, and reaching. Must operate a vehicle to visit work sites.

Occasionally: Required to kneel, crouch, balance, and crawl. May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to outdoor elements and inclement weather during field inspections. Required to work near energized electrical systems. Some offsite work will be required for meetings, seminars, training, and other company functions. Some overnight stays may be required.

Primarily in an office setting, with fieldwork required for inspections and system evaluations. Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, and inclement weather during site visits.

Some after-hours work may be required to address outages and urgent operational needs.

Additional Information

This job description is not all-inclusive. The cooperative reserves the right to revise or change the job description as needed. Employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by management. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.