Director of Electric Utility

Director of Electric Utility Location: Naperville, IL (On-site) Our client is seeking an accomplished electric utility leader to oversee a critical infrastructure operation serving a growing and dynamic community. This high-impact executive opportunity offers the chance to shape long-term utility strategy, guide major infrastructure investments, and lead a talented team responsible for delivering safe, dependable, and cost-effective electrical service. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, financial discipline, and people-first leadership to strengthen operational performance and position the utility for continued success. This Role Offers Opportunity to lead a large-scale electric utility operation with a meaningful impact on community infrastructure and service reliability. Executive-level influence over long-term planning, infrastructure modernization, and strategic investment priorities. Leadership of experienced technical and operational professionals across multiple utility functions. A highly visible position offering collaboration with senior leadership, community stakeholders, and industry partners. The ability to champion innovation, operational excellence, workforce development, and a strong safety culture. Focus Provide executive direction across electric utility operations, aligning service delivery, infrastructure performance, and organizational priorities with long-term objectives. Oversee electrical supply, transmission, distribution, metering, system maintenance, and construction activities to support reliable service. Direct operating and capital budgets, financial planning, utility rate evaluations, and resource allocation to promote fiscal responsibility. Lead infrastructure improvement initiatives, including system expansion, engineering coordination, contractor oversight, and capital project execution. Build and mentor high-performing teams while strengthening accountability, employee engagement, succession planning, and workplace safety. Collaborate with executive leadership, regulatory stakeholders, employees, and customers to address operational priorities and evolving community needs. Advance process improvements, technology adoption, and performance measurement initiatives that enhance utility efficiency and customer service. Skill Set Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing an electric utility of comparable size and complexity, including personnel, facilities, operations, maintenance, and construction. Valid State of Illinois driver's license. Comprehensive understanding of electric supply, transmission, distribution, metering, utility operations, maintenance, and associated construction practices. Demonstrated success managing utility operating and capital budgets, major infrastructure projects, financial resources, and multidisciplinary personnel. Strong executive communication, organizational leadership, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership, employees, customers, and the public. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, or an Illinois Professional Engineer license. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS