• Director of Electric Utility

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Director of Electric Utility

     

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    Director of Electric Utility

     

    Salary

     

    Depends on Qualifications

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502415

     

    Department

     

    Electric Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/08/2025

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    Description

    Under general administrative direction, is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of th e Electric Utilities Department; negotiating and contracting for power supply related contracts including P ower P urchase A greements (PPAs) ;managing the electrical transmission and distribution, electrical substation and metering , utility administration, engineering/design, operational technology, compliance , and utility operations divisions ; and serving as a member of the City’s Management Team, working collaboratively with City Management and other department leaders on strategies and policies to accomplish the City’s mission, strategic plan and other Council priorities.

    Principal Duties

    + Direct management of all electric utility functions to assure adequate power supply and system resources are available to meet customer demands to include o rgani zing, assigning, supervising , and direct ing work of Superintendents and Division Managers engaged in the delivery of electrical service s , administering Compliance requirements, and administrative functions .

    + Analyze business needs and develop short- and long-range strategies, goals, programs , and a ction plans to meet those needs, including a rolling fiv e-year capital improvement plan; research, analyze, and make recommendations for cost effective improvements i n departmental operations; and d esign, administer, and evaluate departmental programs and services.

    + Review, as necessary, the rate structure and schedules, direct rate studies, and provide recommendations to city council for rate changes.

    + Provide leadership in developing and administer ing depar tmen tal policies and procedures, ensuring that employees follow established policies and procedures and implementing City Council and Management Team decisions.

    + Direct and oversee the preparation and administration of departmental budget, manage financial operations and monit or revenues and expen ditures, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

    + Responsible for the full range of supervisor y activities including selecting, training, evaluating , counseling, terminating and making disciplinary recommendations .

    + Serve as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive, signif icant, and controversial issues and o versee th e investigation and disposition of complaints.

    + Direct the preparation of technical and administrative reports; present reports and recommendations to the City Manager and City Council.

    + Establish sound working relationships and work collaboratively with City Management and other members of the executive Management Team, to include but not limited to, serving as a member and participating in collaborative efforts towards achieving financial objectives , Council directives, and other goals and objectives to meet the operational needs of the City.

    + Perform other related duties as required .

    Qualifications

    Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field; and ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in the electric power industry, including five (5) years leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

     

    Valid Texas Driver’s License

     

    Experience should include power system planning, engineering design and project management as related to distribution, transmission, substation or protection and control systems

     

    Experience in project/consultant management, project review, and capital planning

     

    Thorough knowledge of and experience in design and repair or rehab of electric substation, distribution, transmission, and relay and control systems

     

    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectivel y both verbally and in writing

     

    Must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of employment

     

    Preferred: Texas Professional Engineer (P . E . ) License

     

    Experience in Transmission and Distribution Operations

     

    Experience with negotiating and administering power supply and construction- related contracts

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Qualified, interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

     

    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://csjobs.cstx.gov

     

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