Director of Engineering

Director Of EngineeringWe are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the engineering, asset management, and system operations teams that keep power flowing safely and reliably across northern and eastern Maine. This is a senior leadership role, not a hands-on design role. You will lead a large, multi-discipline organization through managers and program leaders, with the biggest focus on the asset management group that builds the company's capital plan and supports the regulatory work behind it. This is a chance to shape the direction of an evolving grid at a utility with the highest distributed generation and solar penetration of any utility in North America, where the engineering challenges are real and no two days look the same.Director of Engineering Compensation and Benefits:Base salary range of $140,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experienceCorporate incentive bonus based on company performanceRelocation assistance and/or sign-on available for the right candidateComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) retirement plan with employer matchEmployer-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus short and long-term disabilityHealth savings and flexible spending accountsEducation reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearPaid time off, holidays, sick leave, and parental and bereavement leaveHybrid work scheduleLong-term career stability within the utility sectorDirector of Engineering Qualifications:Minimum of ten years of senior leadership and management experienceProven ability to lead large teams across multiple technical disciplinesBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical fieldUtility experience is ideal, but candidates from power generation, industrial, consulting, and other heavy engineering environments are encouraged to applyComfort operating in a regulated environment, or the ability to get up to speed on capital planning and regulatory work quicklyStrong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsProfessional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not requiredWillingness to relocate to the Bangor areaValid driver's licenseDirector of Engineering Responsibilities:Lead transmission and distribution strategy and day-to-day operationsOversee the asset management team that develops the company's capital planEnsure capital dollars are directed to the right projects and investmentsSupport the development of defensible regulatory cases and testimony for the state commissionLead engineering, system operations, field technician, and AMI teams through layers of managersManage both capital and O&M budgets in line with business strategyGuide long-term system planning that supports the growth of distributed generationDevelop and mentor the managers and program leaders on the teamSupport system restoration and emergency operations as needed