Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering (DOE) provides leadership and direction for the Florence Electricity Department’s (FED) engineering department. The DOE manages planning, design, and execution of projects to ensure reliable electric service for the community. The DOE oversees compliance with regulatory standards, code standards, safety requirements, and budget constraints, while improving efficiency through the implementation of technology and best practices. The DOE position is vital in advancing FED’s infrastructure, supporting long-term capital improvement initiatives, and ensuring the department continues to deliver dependable service while improving productivity and sustainability.

1. Lead and direct FED’s engineering department.
2. Ensure engineering policies, standards, and procedures meet safety, compliance, code, reliability, and cost-effectiveness requirements.
3. Enforce employee compliance with safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
4. Encourage workplace development, employee engagement, and succession planning within the engineering team.
5. Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, professionalism, accountability, innovation, and customer service.
6. Apply performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
7. Provide professional development and technical training opportunities for engineering employees.
8. Promote and maintain a productive and supportive work environment.
9. Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, legal requirements, and emerging technologies to improve engineering efficiency and reliability.   
10. Oversee technical aspects of vendor and contractor negotiations.
11. Manage engineering budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify effectiveness.
12. Research, develop, and implement engineering procedures and best practices.
13. Develop strong relationships with City leaders, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies on engineering matters.
14. Collaborate with FED leadership on strategic planning, capital improvement projects, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.  
15. Report engineering performance and influencing factors to the FED Manager.
16. Direct/lead engineering-related special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
17. Participate in the department’s engineering on-call rotation.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
2. State of Alabama Professional Engineering License (required)
3. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive, responsible engineering leadership experience in an electric utility (required).
4. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
5. TVPPA Power Distribution Engineer (PDE) certification (required).
6. TVPPA Certified Power Executive Program certification; or, obtain within 5 years of hire date.
7. TVPPA Advanced Certified Power Executive; or, obtain within 5 years of hire date.
8. Experience, knowledge, and proficiency in utility technology and operational systems, Milsoft Utility Solutions software, and Microsoft Office Suite or related software (all required).
9. Excellent written/verbal communication, networking, and team-building skills (required).
10. Valid driver’s license.

1. Must adhere to all FED policies, procedures/practices, and safety standards.
2. Must portray professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
3. Must be able to perform all job duties safely without risk to self, others, or the public.
4. Must be able to develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and align with the department’s and City’s organizational goals.
5. Must have strong and effective organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and follow instructions.
6. Must participate in required safety and training meetings.
7. Must be able to work in varied environments (indoors/outdoors), such as noise, fumes, machinery, dust/dirt.
8. Must have consistent attendance and punctuality.
9. Required to work in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, rainy, windy, etc.)

Supervision:
This position oversees, manages, and provides leadership of the engineering division of the Florence Electricity Department, which includes: Staking Technicians, Engineers, GIS, Media/Website, Key Accounts, and TVA Energy rights and DER Programming. This position reports directly to the Manager, Florence Electricity Department.  

Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations):

1. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
2. Sit and stand for extended periods of time, including desk work.
3. Work in adverse weather conditions.

Equipment/Tools Used:
Basic office equipment: computer, laptop, tablet.
 
Additional Note
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the Department’s business needs and will be assigned by the Manager. All employee in pursuit of their job duties should demonstrate the behaviors of the FED Mission & Vision.

For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) days.

The City of Florence, Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.