Engineering Manager, Electrical Distribution and Transmission

Job overview

The Engineering Manager, Electrical Distribution and Transmission role is onsite in Hillsborough, NC, with visits to additional offices and field projects and occasional in- and out-of-state travel; compensation is not specified. The role supports Piedmont Electric Cooperative, a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 34,000 electric accounts. The manager leads engineering work for the cooperative’s electrical distribution and transmission systems, overseeing planning, design, construction, maintenance, and project delivery. The role coordinates technical teams and stakeholders to support reliable system operations and compliant, cost-effective projects.

What you'll do

• Develop long-range plans, load forecasts, and construction work plans
• oversee new facility and upgrade designs
• manage engineering projects from planning through execution
• supervise, coach, and mentor engineering and technical staff
• oversee system modeling, analysis, and protection coordination
• ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• manage budgets, specifications, and contracts
• coordinate with departments, regulators, utilities, and members on power quality inquiries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering manager

electrical distribution

transmission systems

electric utility

hillsborough nc

piedmont electric cooperative

system planning

project management

engineering leadership

nesc

gis

scada

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and at least five years of electric utility or power industry experience required; North Carolina Professional Engineer license strongly preferred or required within one year of hire if not active.

About the employer

Piedmont Electric Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.