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Director of Engineering
Wood County Electric Cooperative Texas
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Director of Engineering

Wood County Electric Cooperative Texas

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Posted:
November 5, 2024
Location:
Quitman, Texas
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Operations
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

The Director of Engineering directs the Engineering, Construction, Operations and Maintenance functions of the Cooperative's distribution and transmission system in such a manner as to assure modern design of electric facilities. These electric facilities must meet the highest standards of capacity and condition and reflect the most efficient utilization of construction and operation methods, techniques and equipment incorporating the best of new technologies. Assists the GM/CEO in all aspects of managing and supervising the overall operations and organizational functions of the Cooperative in helping to achieve its strategic objective and service goals to its members. 

All candidates will receive a detailed job description by contacting Diana Hall, Director of Human Resources, at dianah@wcec.org. 

  • 5-10 years of experience - a well-developed background in the practical aspects of electrical engineering with experience in the areas of long-range and short-range planning, over-current protective studies, specification and report writing, economic analyses, and other related areas required. This individual should have a basic understanding of finance and accounting in order to develop and oversee department budget and expenditures. 
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in electrical engineering is required. 
  • A P.E. (Professional Engineering) License is preferred. 
  • Additional specialized training in electric utility system design, operation and evaluation via seminars and special courses is highly desired. 
  • A thorough knowledge of distribution and transmission design, construction, operations and maintenance specifications and standards is required. 
  • A working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and standards, both national and local, is essential.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and engineering-related information systems is desirable. Other preferred areas of knowledge include cost of service, retail rate design studies, job training and safety related areas. 
  • Must be detail and accuracy-oriented with the additional ability to effectively communicate with others, both orally and in writing. 
  • All employees are required to reside within the service area boundaries of WCEC or no more than 45 minutes' drive time to the main office. 
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively coordinate available resources is essential. 
  • Must communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. 

About Wood County Electric Cooperative Texas
Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a not-for-profit electric cooperative with the mission of providing member-customers reliable electric service at a reasonable rate. WCEC serves over 38,000 meters in parts of nine counties throughout northeast Texas, including Camp, Franklin, Hopkins, Rains, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood. The office is located in Quitman Texas, which is the county seat of Wood County. It is located about 90 miles east of Dallas in the piney woods of East Texas. The region is known for farming, cattle, logging/lumber and oil, well-known bass fishing lakes, and it bucolic country lifestyle and tight knit communities. World class medical care, and excellent shopping is nearby in Tyler, one of the fastest growing cities in Texas
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