Position Summary Description

Directly accountable for providing leadership and tactical directions to a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers that perform work activities associated with the engineering and design of electric generation, transmission and substation facilities and the execution of a portfolio of capital projects across the enterprise.  Oversees the execution of capital projects across the project lifecycle which includes licensing, engineering and design, pre-construction planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout such that adverse impacts to project scope, schedule and budget are minimized. Drives the recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition of a team of professional and technical resources. Holds the team accountable for best practices with respect to engineering and project execution, while ensuring compliance will all applicable Federal, State and enterprise standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Manages a team of professional and technical resources in designing and engineering electric power generation and transmission facilities which include the additions of and modifications to generating plants, transmission lines and substations in a manner that cost-effectively meet the needs of customers and comply with all applicable safety, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Provides a safe and productive work environment for team members congruent with Seminole’s desired culture and in full support of Seminole’s purpose, core values, core competencies and organizational goals.
• Leads the development and implementation of detailed project staffing plans that ensure the availability and utilization of the right disciplines, skills and competencies to execute project work plans cost-effectively and in accordance with project schedules.
• Actively involved with the generation and transmission planning teams to provide technical input, advice and options for future resources
• Oversees cross-functional coordination and communication to ensure project alignment throughout the project lifecycle and that stakeholders and customers’ expectation are effectively managed, while concurrently maintaining delivery momentum.
• Leads the development and implementation of processes, workflows, engineering and design standards, and equipment and material standards associated with generation, transmission line and substation facilities.
• Plans, directs and manages the work deliverables of departmental personnel to maximize performance and individual development; and to ensure effective teamwork and employee collaboration in the fulfillment of departmental and Cooperative goals and objectives within budget.
• Influences and supports resolution to problematic field situations including system operations, system maintenance and reliability matters across the generation and transmission infrastructure.
• Administers and complies with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board policies associated with the integrated transmission system.
• Actively engages in negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements to ensure terms are negotiated and administered in the best interests of the Cooperative.
• Directs the development and implementation of departmental budgets, work plans, associated contracts and performance goals.
• Partners with other organizational leaders to Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and optimize capital project cost.
• Establishes assessment systems and monitors work activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines in addition to alignment with budget, schedule and quality expectations.  
• Maintains effective working relationships with all stakeholders including employees at all levels within the corporation. 
• Ensures smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understandings during all interpersonal contacts.
• Supports the execution of corporate and division vision, strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.