We’re looking for a talented and driven Director of Engineering & Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team.   At our Cooperative, you're not just an employee — you're part of a mission-driven team that puts people first. We serve rural communities with dependable electricity and a commitment to local values. Your work directly supports families, farms, and small businesses that rely on us every day.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering strategy and implement appropriate methods/techniques aligned with long-range plans.
• Develop and execute Engineering & Operations long-range plans and annual construction work plans.
• Provide day-to-day engineering guidance on technical issues.
• Direct and coordinate operating personnel and outside contractors; promote and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage for outages and emergency response; assist in emergency/outage situations as needed.
• Oversee right-of-way and transportation functions.
• Develop, recommend, and monitor Operations/Engineering policies and procedures.
• Prepare, recommend, and manage the annual department budget and work plan.
• Lead people operations for the department: staffing approvals, hiring support, training/mentoring, performance reviews, and discipline when necessary.
• Serve on the senior leadership team and provide input on cooperative/business decisions.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll report to the Assistant General Manager/COO and lead the Engineering & Operations department. You’ll also work closely with builders, vendors, and Cooperative members to ensure safe, efficient, and responsive service.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electric utility engineering.
• 10+ years of related industry experience preferred
• Experience with supervision/leadership responsibilities preferred
• Working knowledge of electric utility engineering and operations (transmission, distribution, and service) aligned to the role’s essential functions.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, analytical, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of professionalism.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a member-focused organization
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects in rural infrastructure
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of our members
• Competitive benefits package, including pension and 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Long-term disability (LTD) coverage

About Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric distribution utility established in 1937 with a rich history in the local community. Central Electric’s team consists of seventy-one dedicated employees that are committed to providing our 25,000 members with exceptional service. Our field personnel maintain over 3000 miles of line in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania. The Cooperative office resides near the City of Parker which is located along the beautiful Allegheny River within a 2-hr drive to Pittsburgh, Erie and Cleveland. The Cooperative serves a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial accounts across its seven-county service territory. Central is a member of the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and Touchstone Energy providing access to vast network of electric distribution cooperatives and resources. Parker offers the benefits of a small-town environment with many outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing and camping. Parker is near the Allegheny River Trail network in western Pennsylvania https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/allegheny-r...iver-trail. Pennsylvania state park system is readily accessible. The area also offers access to excellent healthcare and quality universities. CEC offers a comprehensive benefit package to help support employees and their families during their career with the cooperative. The benefit package includes Retirement & Security (R&S) pension, 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, vision reimbursement program, life insurance, business travel accident insurance, long-term disability, zero interest computer loan and tuition reimbursement. In addition, paid time off (PTO) or vacation/sick leave are accrued based on years of service to the cooperative. You can visit our website at www.central.coop for more information. Central Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

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