IPL - Power Engineering Manager

The City of Independence is recruiting for a Power Engineering Manager. This position will oversee the design and planning of the City’s electric transmission, distribution and production systems. This position performs a variety of technical professional and managerial duties related to directing, coordinating and overseeing the design and planning for the City's electric transmission, distribution and production systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

This position performs work under the general guidance and direction of the Power & Light Director and provides general supervision to the Engineering Supervisor, District Engineering Planning Supervisor, GIS Supervisor, System Protection Engineer, Division Administrative Specialist and Systems Program Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Power Engineering Manager may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned. 

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with City policies, procedures and applicable laws including training in job skills; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Keeps a focus on succession planning as a key to maintaining staff expertise in all key areas.
• Develops programs and project requirements, and issues guidelines directed toward the achievement of division goals and objectives
• Reviews and approves all engineering activities associated with implementation of a procedure, standard, guideline or method used to plan & design the City's electric transmission, distribution, substation and production facilities.
• Coordinates with System Operations Division in these activities to assure combined goals of the Power & Light organization are met.
• Manages long-term strategic planning activities necessary to ensure continuity of a reliable, safe and efficient power system.
• Establishes schedules and budgets for resolving engineering and operation-related problems.  Responsible for the Engineering Operating and CIP budget and related performance.
• Manages System Program Coordination staff to assure that specialty programs and software are in place to support Engineering and T&D as well as providing focused support for IPL of City-wide programs impacting IPL.
• Collaborates with Manager System Operations and Telecommunications Supervisor to manage and direct Fiber Optic business plan, providing updates to Power & Light Director and City management or Council from time to time.
• Meets with City and utility management, consulting agencies, business associates, customers, regulating agencies, advisory boards, special interest groups, neighboring utility officials and other members of the community for the purpose of discussing electric service, power supply and broad utility/energy policies and issues.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and skills by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.  Maintains active membership and participation in technical and professional organizations.
• Maintains familiarity of latest NERC Standards in Operations, Planning and Cyber areas to ensure they are implemented in design and operation of the electric system.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, completes required forms and paperwork, and prepares work program and reports progress periodically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in power system engineering required (BSEE);

AND

Fifteen (15) years’ experience in electrical power systems engineering;

OR

Twelve (12) years’ experience in electrical power engineering with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Power Engineering.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements and/or Qualifications: 

Must be registered as a licensed professional engineer (PE) (in state of Missouri within 6 months of employment).

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of engineering pertaining to design and operation of electric transmission, distribution systems, substations, and general power plant operations and related all standards and codes.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, local, and state regulations pertaining to the proper design and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Knowledge of basic Power Pool requirements; advanced NERC and FERC operations parameters, Project Management techniques, reports and procedures; administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program budget development and implementation.
• Knowledge of supervision techniques used to administer, train, maintain and support department staff; administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Skilled in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Skilled in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. Skilled in applying logical, cognitive and mathematical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; computation and analysis, including trigonometry, geometry, algebra and calculus.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff; selecting, mentoring  and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development. 
• Skilled in assisting with NERC compliance reporting. 
• Skilled in consulting and construction activities; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.  
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols; read and understand electric power system engineering plans and specifications. 
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including but not limited to safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. 
• Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use equipment and software including laptop/ desktop, SCADA EMS System, AUTOCAD, Vehicle, MS Office products, City of Independence management systems, e-mail, voice mail and related software, PLS CADD, SEL Accelerator. 
• Ability to act as the designated SME on analyzing and reporting requirements.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office environment. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The individual is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Frequent activity includes climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, use of hands to touch, handle, feel and reach, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, sitting, viewing computer screen, and repetitive motions

Position open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.  Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.  This job description supersedes earlier versions.