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What does a Texas Electric Utility Manager do?

A Texas Electric Utility Manager oversees the operations, maintenance, and reliability of electric utility services within a specific region or utility company in Texas. Their responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinating power distribution, and developing plans for infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. They also monitor system performance, handle budgeting, and address customer needs or emergency situations. This role is crucial in maintaining the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to homes and businesses across Texas.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Texas Electric Utility Manager?

To thrive as a Texas Electric Utility Manager, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, utility operations, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and several years of management experience. Familiarity with SCADA systems, outage management software, and knowledge of ERCOT and PUCT regulations are essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders during routine operations and emergencies. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring reliable service, regulatory adherence, and effective response to Texas’s unique energy challenges.

What are some common challenges faced by Texas Electric Utility Managers, and how can they prepare for them?

Texas Electric Utility Managers often face challenges such as maintaining grid reliability during extreme weather events, managing regulatory compliance, and integrating renewable energy sources. Staying updated on state and federal regulations, investing in staff training, and collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams are crucial for success. Building strong relationships with local communities and government agencies also helps in addressing outages and advancing infrastructure projects. Proactive planning and continuous professional development can help managers navigate these complex demands.

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Electric Utility Engineering Manager

Grand Haven, MI • Remote

Power System Engineering Inc
Utilities • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Power System Engineering Incexternal

$124K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

 

People + Problem Solving = Progress


Excellence Through People! Come help us build PSE’s Michigan presence, develop a team around you, and become a trusted partner to utilities across the state, all backed by the resources and expertise of an established 50+ year engineering firm.


What We Are Looking For:

PSE is seeking an Electric Utility Engineering Manager to help establish and lead our presence in Michigan. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced electric utility professional who wants to combine technical leadership, people development, and client relationships while helping build and shape a new PSE office. This individual will serve as a technical leader and trusted partner to our utility clients throughout Michigan, while building and developing a local team supported by the broader expertise and resources of PSE. Location: We plan to establish our Michigan office around the right leader and the needs of our clients. Potential locations include Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Lansing or another Michigan community that provides strong access to our clients and future colleagues. 


What You Will Be Doing:

  • Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, designers, and technicians by providing technical guidance, coaching, performance management, and career development opportunities.
  • Manage team members, project assignments, and client expectations to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery.
  • Provide technical consultation to electric utilities involving distribution system planning, power system analysis, distribution system design, protection and controls, and grid modernization initiatives.
  • Review and approve engineering studies, designs, calculations, system models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Support the evaluation and integration of distributed energy resources (DER), battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable generation, and emerging utility technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards, including NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and state and utility-specific requirements.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions across distribution, transmission, substations, renewable energy, and utility infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and technical execution to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with utility clients while serving as a technical resource throughout project execution.
  • Support business development by assisting with proposals, project scoping, and identifying opportunities to expand engineering services.

 

What You Will Need: 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. 
  • 6+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, power systems, distribution, transmission, or related engineering disciplines. 
  • Previous experience leading engineering teams, supervising staff, or serving in a technical leadership role is preferred but not required. 
  • Consulting experience is preferred; utility experience is required. 
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure.

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Strong technical knowledge of electric utility systems, engineering principles, and industry best practices. 
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and employee development skills. 
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities with experience balancing multiple priorities. 
  • Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning. 
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $124,743- $166,080 annually.

 

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for six to twenty years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise. 

 

Benefits: 

  • Annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
  • Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

 

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

 

 

PSE (Power System Engineering)


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