• Dir, Substations & Tech Ops

    Berkshire Hathaway Energy (Las Vegas, NV)


    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Director, Substations & Technology Operations

    **Location:** Las Vegas, Nevada

    **Job Type:** Full-Time | Leadership

     

    About the Role

     

    Ready to make an impact on the future of energy? Step into a leadership role that powers entire communities and ensures the reliability of critical infrastructure. As **Director of Substations & Technology Operations** , you will lead high-performing teams responsible for substation construction, system protection, transmission/civil projects, and compliance. This is your opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and deliver safe, efficient, and reliable electric service that supports the company’s long-term vision.

     

    Join us and take charge of projects that matter—where your leadership will keep the lights on and pave the way for a smarter, more resilient energy grid.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensures 100% compliance with all required NERC/WECC standards and participates as NERC CIP business owner for substations and system protection. Has responsibility to ensure support for all compliance activities within Electric Delivery.

     

    + Establishes objectives, develops and executes policy, directs and monitors resources and ensures a work atmosphere accomplishing necessary O&M and Construction work by self-directed work teams in a safe work environment.

    + Prepares annual budgets and work plans within the constraints identified by corporate management and manage actual performance to meet financial goals.

    + Facilitates an environment of teamwork by promoting continuous improvement, soliciting suggestions and new ideas, and exchange of information with all employees throughout the company.

    + Assumes leadership role by establishing unit goals and objectives in support of business operations through the development of department scorecard and individual performance plans and ongoing assessment of progress relative to established workload measures and performance standards.

    + Ensures personnel, equipment, and materials for both maintenance activities and new construction within the department and with other work groups and/or contractors is coordinated.

    + Provides feedback to engineering and Management on Substation issues to facilitate efficient and economic process improvement, cost effective construction decisions, etc. Facilitates the resolution of design/construction issues and problems as they impact long term maintenance objectives for substation facilities.

    + Ensures coordination of field-engineering support for substation and system protection crews.

    + Assumes Executive in Charge (EIC) role on major substation projects/initiatives as required.

    + Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

    + Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.

    + Performs related duties as assigned.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Proven leadership experience in electric systems construction, maintenance, and compliance.

    + Strong knowledge of OSHA, NERC/WECC standards, and electric principles.

    + Ability to develop strategy, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams.

    + Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

    + A collaborative leader who drives innovation and continuous improvement.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field + 8 years of experience (or 12 years without degree).

    + Expertise in electric systems construction, maintenance, and compliance (OSHA, NERC/WECC).

    + Strong leadership, problem-solving, and labor management skills.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Lead critical infrastructure projects impacting system reliability and customer satisfaction.

    + Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

    + Competitive compensation and benefits package.

    ABOUT US

    NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

    ABOUT THE TEAM

    At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

    JOB INFO

    Job Identification: 10004073

    Job Category: Electric Operations

    Job Schedule: Full timePay Range: $155,300.00 - $194,100.00

     

    Business: NV Energy