Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is seeking a Chief Grid
Engineering Officer (CGEO) who will lead and manage the Engineering
and Operational & Support Services functions at REC, with a focus on the continued expansion and modernization of our grid infrastructure and power supply.

The Chief Grid Engineering Officer will provide strategic oversight of the engineering, substation, apparatus, Fredericksburg Operations Center, Operational Support Services, and SCADA/Load Management
departments to ensure the initiatives of each align with REC’s goals to
deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members. This role
will be key in driving innovation, promoting operational efficiency, and
ensuring the long-term sustainability of our electric systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field, with a Master’s degree or equivalent preferred. A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required, along with over 15 years of experience in grid engineering, power systems, or a related technical field, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing multiple
teams or divisions.

The candidate should have a proven track record in leading large-scale, rapidly expanding infrastructure projects and managing high-performing engineering teams, particularly within the energy or power systems industries. Additionally, the successful candidate must be a strong advocate for safety. Experience in working within a cooperative environment or with cooperative energy systems is considered a plus. Qualified candidates must demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities and sound, ethical decision-making skills.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated management and leadership abilities and must be able to communicate effectively both within the organization and with external stakeholders. Advanced technical analysis skills are required, along with the ability to strategically plan and execute those plans. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. 

About REC

REC'S mission is to enhance the lives of the members and communities we serve by providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service as good stewards of the environment. REC is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to over 180,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia counties. The Cooperative was formed in 1980 after the consolidation of two cooperatives, Virginia Electric Cooperative in Bowling Green and Northern Piedmont Electric Cooperative in Culpeper. The Cooperative's general office is in Spotsylvania County. REC operates and maintains more than 18,000 miles of power lines through its service area, which ranges from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The Cooperative serves a variety of residential, commercial and industrial accounts. The Cooperative is guided by a board of directors, also member-owners of REC, and who are elected by REC's other members during the annual meeting. Directors serve three-year terms.

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