VP, Engineering

Overview

Lead engineering department for utility distribution, transmission, and substation projects

Key Responsibilities

• compliance
• technical review
• budget management
• project oversight
• strategic planning
• team leadership

Tasks

-Compliance and Standards: Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulations, codes, laws, and safety protocols. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes and standards. -Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team. Review and approve designs, specifications, and technical documentation. -Budget Management: Develop and manage the engineering budget. Optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency. -Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. -Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the strategy aligned with the company’s goals and objectives. Identify emerging technologies and trends to keep the company at the forefront of the industry. -Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including System Control and Field Operations, and Public Relations, to ensure seamless integration of engineered solutions. -Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, designers, CAD/GIS techs, ROW agents and managers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• software tools
• bachelor's
• 10+ years
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

-Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design, and analysis. Proficiency in relevant software and tools. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. -Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience engineering in the electric utility industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. -Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alaska or equivalent certification, required. -Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

-Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric -Retirement Investment services -Opportunity to lead a talented team and make a significant impact on the company’s success. -20 days vacation for first year of employment -Collaborative and innovative work environment. -Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care) -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Defined Benefit (Pension) -401K Plan -Competitive salary and benefits package. -Supplemental Life Insurance -Short Term Disability -Long Term Disability -Medical, RX, Dental & Vision -10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays -Employee Assistance Program -Career growth and development opportunities.

About Chugach Electric Careers

-As a vertically-integrated utility, it owns significant natural gas reserves and manages generation, transmission and distribution. -Serving over 113,000 locations via nearly 3,800 miles of lines, typical projects include substations, high-voltage transmission and underground systems. -Remaining one of North America’s few cooperatives with majority natural gas ownership, showcasing unique scale and autonomy. -Headquartered in Anchorage, its project footprint spans from Whittier’s coastal reaches to Tyonek and northern Peninsulas.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s.