Power Manager

Overview

Our Mission
Serve our community with high value utility services at the lowest practical cost.

General Description
Under the supervision of the Engineering Director, the Power Manager plans and manages the District's power supply and transmission resources. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or other related field; five (5) years of progressive work experience in electrical power supply; transmission; load-forecasting; resource plans and development; power contracts; and power marketing; or equivalent experience and education.

Experience in a public utility or other public power entity; direct experience with BPA contracts, power supply, or transmission services; knowledge of conservation and energy efficiency program integration; and professional certifications related to energy, finance, or utility management are preferred.

Status: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Represented

Working Environment: Work is performed in the office Monday – Friday. Remote work is not available for this position.

Reports to: Engineering Director

Monthly Salary Range: Minimum $11,017 – Market Midpoint $14,317 – Maximum $17,183

* New hires typically receive between minimum and market midpoint, after considering individual experience, internal equity, and market.

First Review Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm

The duties and responsibilities outlined below are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs, and additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• Power Management, Compliance, and Conservation:
  Manage the District’s power supply and transmission services, including contracts with BPA and other entities, budgeting, day-to-day transactions, billing, billing disputes, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the District’s Risk Management Committee and consultants to develop power supply strategies.
• Coordinate activities with power marketing/scheduling agencies, to manage power requirements, load growth estimation, and financial risk management.
• Represent the District with local and regional organizations related to power and transmission, as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity and District compliance with applicable laws and regulatory standards.
• Assist with issues related to generating resource interconnections and BPA metered points of delivery.
• Support conservation and energy efficiency efforts and integrate them into the District’s resource plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of power management principles, including marketing and trading fundamentals; business and operational practices related to generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal agencies and the laws and regulations for the operation of electric utilities.
• Knowledge of power trading markets, risk management, and related analysis and tools.
• Knowledge of conservation and energy efficiency programs.
• Knowledge of economic techniques used in determining cost effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and consultants.
• Ability to develop and report on short and long-term goals, plans, and forecasts.
• Proficient in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office suite programs, database software, and other standard office equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or other related field; and
• Five (5) years progressive working experience in electrical power supply; transmission; load forecasting; resource plans and development; power contracts; and power marketing.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in a public utility district or other public power entity.
• Direct experience with BPA contracts, power supply, or transmission services.
• Knowledge of conservation and energy efficiency program integration.
• Professional certifications…