Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in distribution electric system design, planning, or staking
• Residential and Commercial experience.
• Knowledge of Right of Way, easements, and permitting requirements.
• Supervisory experience with a history of leading a team through change
• Demonstrated experience with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• History of continuous learning

Preferred additional knowledge, skills, and abilities (not required):

• Experience working with tribal governments and the BIA
• Experience with NISC (National Information Solutions Cooperative)
• Experience with Oklahoma Corporation Commission
• Road moves and DOT
• Pareato analysis

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of the Cooperative's electric distribution system.
• Directs and manages the engineering staking department.
• Maintains electronic staking infrastructure
• Updating staking units to current RUS standards
• Ensures all employees are adequately trained and maintains a good working relationship with other departments.
• Assists engineering consultants with the development of long- and short-term planning associated with all major system distribution line improvements. 
• Develops and maintains all Joint-Use Agreements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related field.
• Training in electrical technology is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years in a position with actual engineering responsibilities required.
• 5 years progressive experience in electrical utility engineering, with 2 year in a supervisory or leadership role, preferred.
• Experience in engineering fields of electric distribution design and Short/Long Range Planning strongly preferred.

A complete job description may be provided upon request.

Applicants needing accommodation of a paper application may contact Kendi Cox, 405-230-1455.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

About Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative. Inc.

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative is building a team for a transformation in utility operations. We are on the move to support evolving member/customer needs, embrace grid automation, enhanced communications and positioning for significant economic growth in the areas East of Oklahoma City. Our people are passionate about putting members first and are committed to service excellence in under-served areas. Ideal candidates continually challenge the status quo and raise the level of service through process improvements and technical innovation. Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative provides metropolitan services and jobs to our rural communities. Our continuing commitment to community and charitable outreach is a testament to our deep investment in the communities we serve. Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative serves approximately 24,000 meters and 19,000 members in 10 Oklahoma counties. CVEC is consistently in the top 5 lowest cost power providers in Oklahoma. We provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to our members with conservative financial practices and sound infrastructure investments.

Connections working at Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative. Inc.