Manager, Engineering - Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation

Carroll Electric Cooperative is seeking a Manager of Engineering to support our mission in serving its 120,000 member accounts in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri.

The Berryville (Arkansas) headquarters is located among the beautiful hills and lakes of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri, and Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The Buffalo National River and the rapidly growing Fayetteville-Rogers-Bentonville metro area known as Northwest Arkansas (see northwestarkansas.org) are also nearby. The entire region offers an extraordinary quality of life and a wide array of recreational opportunities.

To serve the sustained growth of the region, Carroll Electric owns and operates 46 substations and 10,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines. With utility plant assets approaching $1 billion and annual revenues of $250 million, the Cooperative provides 351 full-time positions across seven different locations. The Cooperative is passionate about providing safe and reliable service at an affordable rate. Member satisfaction is consistently above 95 percent.

We invite qualified candidates to review the job posting and apply via our careers page at www.carrollecc.com/careers.

• Base Salary - Qualified applicants can expect highly competitive wages with opportunities for long-term growth.
• Insurance - The Cooperative funds 100% of the premiums for a comprehensive insurance package through NRECA which includes:
  • Family Coverage
    • Medical (including contributions into a Health Savings Account)
    • Dental
  • Employee Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Accidental Death and Disability
    • Business Travel
  • Additional programs and benefits are also available through payroll deduction.

• Retirement - The Cooperative offers two retirement plans through NRECA. As well as other benefits at retirement.
  • Defined Contribution Plan - The Cooperative provides matching contributions with an auto-escalation feature for employee contributions.
  • Defined Benefit Plan - The Retirement Security Pension Plan is funded 100 percent by the Cooperative. Benefits are formulated based on years of service and late-career salary.
  • Banked PTO multiplier for a health reimbursement arrangement during retirement.
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation - 2 weeks up to 4½ weeks based on tenure and/or experience.
  • Personal Leave - 1 week per year (flexible options, including cash payment)
  • Sick Leave - 8 days per year
  • Paid Holiday - 8 days per year.
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
  • The Cooperative is committed to investing in the professional development of its employees.
  • The Cooperative values professionalism, integrity, commitment, and the technical as well as relational ability to work in a team environment. The Cooperative seeks to retain and promote employees who demonstrate these qualities. In meeting the membership's needs many opportunities exist for advancement.

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To support the Cooperative's mission by providing effective leadership and oversight for the Cooperative's engineering functions, including the planning, design, and implementation of electric power systems and infrastructure to support the reliable and efficient distribution of electric energy.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Vice President of Engineering and Operations.
• Directs - Various Engineers, Substation, Metering, and Communications Technicians, and other personnel as assigned.
• Cooperates and coordinates with all persons, within or outside the Cooperative, and with all firms, organizations, consultants and other groups as deemed necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires a thorough understanding and advanced knowledge of electric power systems, including transmission, substations, and distribution.
• Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and electrical engineering license.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively with other personnel, groups/departments, consultants and vendors, and exercise problem solving and creativity.
• Requires ability to utilize Microsoft office applications and other computer and mobile device software and applications.
• Requires the ability to interpret and utilize various information and models.
• Requires strong project management, budgeting, and resource allocation skills.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant industry experience is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of relevant leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Requires willingness and ability to work in a constant state of alertness and focus due to the role's impact on employee and public safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Plans and assigns work to best utilize resources.
• Ensures compliance with all Cooperative rules, regulations, and safe practices.
• Assesses (and addresses when necessary) employee performance, assists in the hiring of employees, and recommends promotions, terminations, or other personnel changes within operational policy.
• Supports the operations, maintenance, and construction functions within the Cooperative by providing technical and engineering support, including occasional after-hours calls.
• Attends and actively participates in various meetings.
• Directs the planning and/or design for the Cooperative's electric plant, including any required cost estimates, permits, easements, project administration, or contracts necessary to complete projects.
• Directs the maintenance of engineering records.
• Stays up to date on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by the position.

We provide equal opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.