Director of Engineering

Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CFEC) is seeking an experienced and technically strong Director of Engineering to lead engineering planning, system design, and construction oversight for our electric distribution system. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost effective service through sound engineering standards, long range system planning, and effective leadership of the Engineering Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, construction planning, and long-range system studies.
• Develop and manage construction budgets and work plans in compliance with RUS standards.
• Oversee inspections, GIS accuracy, and work order quality and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to support system reliability and member service.
• Lead, train, and develop engineering staff while promoting safety and cooperative values.
• Overnight travel and 24/7 availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required. Minimum of ten (10) years progressive engineering experience in the electric distribution industry, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory or management capacity, is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently, lead and support a team, manage multiple priorities, and handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electric distribution system technologies, including system mapping, engineering design tools, AMI and metering systems, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, CFEC's Director of Engineering will enjoy the following benefits: Pension and 401(k); medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability insurance; term life insurance; and a cooperative-provided vehicle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CFEC is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug test screening. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening. In addition, pre-employment background checks include social security number validity and trace, motor vehicle records and criminal history.

About Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Caney Fork Electric is a distribution cooperative formed on the courthouse steps at Sparta, TN in 1940. We proudly serve Warren, White, DeKalb and Van Buren Counties as well as a small portion of Cannon, Coffee, Grundy and Putnam counties. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable and affordable power to our member/owners all while working to improve their quality of life. CFEC employs a total of 78 team members including 28 linemen. We maintain over 4,000 miles of electric lines, responsible for power flowing to 33,947 members. We work and live in our communities, so we have a vested interest in “keeping the lights on”. Being the halfway point between Nashville and Chattanooga, our area is home to outstanding outdoor recreations such as camping, kayaking, fishing (home to very popular musky fishing tournament), waterfalls, local country club golfing, soccer and disc golf. CFEC is headquartered in McMinnville, TN and while living in a quiet, scenic area is nice, CFEC is also convenient to major cities including Murfreesboro (40 miles), Cookeville (43 miles), Nashville (73 miles), Chattanooga (75 miles) and Knoxville (124 miles). Our “must-do” list includes Cumberland Caverns..., Rock Island State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Summer Concert Series, kayak rentals, Center Hill Lake, Farm-to-table dinner event and the world-renowned ISHA Yoga Center. Festivals are always a highlight throughout our communities such as Blooms and Brews, Fiddler Jamboree and Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration. Our local arts community thrives throughout the Upper Cumberland Area such as the Park Theater, Warren Arts and Appalachian Center for Crafts. The small-town atmosphere is a great asset for our area – we are blessed with some pretty amazing locally-owned restaurants and shops carrying a variety of goods. Surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty including mountains, over 100 miles of navigable waterways, caves, hiking trails, state parks and nurseries, Caney Fork Electric’s service area is a wonderful place to call home. Known as the "Nursery Capital of the World," McMinnville and Warren County are home to over 400 thriving nurseries. Climate and soil conditions combine to offer a near-perfect growing environment. In McMinnville, we also have a newly renovated and amazing recreation center with outdoor pool, tennis courts and ball fields. From line-workers to engineers, cashier/receptionists to accountants … CFEC offers a wide range of employment opportunities. All in all, you can clearly see, our CFEC service area is a great place to live, work and play.

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