POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Manager of Engineering plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service to our member-owners. This position is responsible for the strategic planning, design, and execution of the Cooperative’s electrical distribution system. As a key member of the engineering leadership team, you will drive technical excellence, mentor a high-performing engineering group, and help shape the future of our distribution system through innovative solutions, reliability improvements, and successful integration of distributed energy resources. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned electric utility engineer who is ready to lead, influence, and deliver meaningful results in a member-focused, values-driven organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Provide strong leadership and direct supervision to the Engineering Department, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Lead the development and execution of system planning studies, load forecasting, long-range capital plans, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Oversee the design, engineering, and successful implementation of system improvements, new construction projects, and major maintenance programs.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable codes, standards (NESC, NEC, IEEE), and regulatory requirements
• Champion system reliability by leading outage analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage engineering consultants, contractors, and external resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare and administer the Engineering Department budget and multi-year capital improvement plans.
• Provide technical leadership for the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), including solar, battery storage, and other emerging technologies.
• Maintain and enhance system models, GIS data, and engineering records to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Member Services, Finance, and other departments to achieve Cooperative objectives.
• Represent the Cooperative in regulatory proceedings, industry associations, technical committees, and public forums.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in electric utility distribution engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed (including occasional overnight stays)
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Kansas or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with GIS systems (e.g., ESRI), distribution system modeling software and SCADA.
• Knowledge of distributed energy resources, grid modernization, and NERC/FERC compliance.

About The Victory Electric Cooperative Assn., Inc.

The Victory Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., serves an area of southwest Kansas that includes a diverse agricultural, rural and urban territory. Victory serves Ford and Gray Counties and parts of seven other counties, Kiowa, Edwards, Hodgeman, Finney, Haskell, Meade, and Clark. Victory was organized in 1945 to serve primarily farm residential services. Through the years, Victory has expanded to a broad consumer base of diversified loads ranging from industrial, commercial and irrigation loads with 3,200 miles of transmission and distribution line. Victory is a progressive rural electric cooperative that takes pride in providing good service whether it be to cowboys or to computer programmers, we still have the cooperative spirit. We are on call 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. To learn more about Victory Electric, please take a look at our Program and Services Guide (English) or in Spanish.

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