Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) ยท 5 months ago
Manager of Engineering - electric utility
Lovington,NM,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelLea County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) has been a trusted provider of energy since 1949, serving over 7,000 members across New Mexico and Texas. The Manager of Engineering will lead efforts to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the electrical distribution system, focusing on innovative energy solutions for the community.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Assess the performance of our electrical distribution infrastructure
Design and implement a four-year maintenance and construction plan to optimize system operations
Partner with the engineering team to analyze load flow, short circuit scenarios, and protective relaying schemes
Oversee studies on voltage regulation, arc flash safety, and system coordination to enhance network performance
Anticipate system demands and design strategies for infrastructure upgrades to support business expansion and increasing energy loads
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Proven experience in the electrical utility industry
Strong expertise in advanced mathematics, including trigonometry, calculus, algebra, and analytic geometry
Outstanding problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
A valid New Mexico driver's license and compliance with drug testing policies
Preferred
Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment or similar systems
Understanding of NERC and FERC regulations, with experience in SPP considered an asset
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Aflac options.
Employer-funded pension.
Educational assistance programs.
401(k) plan with an 8% employer contribution after one year of service.
Company
Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC)
Lea County Electric is a community focused cooperative that strives to be innovative and environmentally friendly, while providing its members high value, low cost, and safe reliable service.
Founded in 1949
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase