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NEOGOV · 4 hours ago

Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$299K/yr - $387K/yr

The City of Santa Clara is seeking an Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer to oversee the fiscal, administrative, and managerial operations of Silicon Valley Power. The COO will manage various utility divisions and guide the organization through significant growth in electrical capacity while implementing innovative technologies to enhance processes.

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Responsibilities

Oversight and direction for the fiscal, administrative and managerial operations of Silicon Valley Power
Supervisory and support responsibilities for the utilities divisions: Utility Operations, Customer Development and Project Management, Resource Planning and Customer Engagement, and Business Services
Guide SVP through the extraordinary period of growth related by doubling the existing capacity of the electrical system to meet new customer demands over the next 10 years
Implement new and innovative technologies to streamline and improve existing and future processes

Qualification

Utility operationsElectric infrastructurePower generationResource procurementStrategic visionLeadership skillsTechnical expertiseCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills
Proven track record in utility operations and maintenance
Experience in electric infrastructure
Experience in power generation
Experience in resource procurement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
Life Insurance
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan)
Vacation
Sick Leave
Management Leave
Holidays
Mobile Communication Device Allowance
Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program
Alternate Work Schedule

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
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