Vice President of Engineering

The Vice President of Engineering provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all engineering functions of the Cooperative. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing the design and long‑term reliability of a safe, cost‑effective electric distribution system.

This position owns engineering design, system planning, standards, and capital project prioritization. The VP of Engineering ensures that system design and infrastructure planning support operational effectiveness, safety, and long‑term system performance.

All employees are expected to contribute to a culture of excellence by:

• Professionally representing the cooperative and BOLT with accurate knowledge and a positive attitude.
• Adapting to change and actively supporting organizational initiatives.
• Communicating clearly, respectfully, and consistently with members, subscribers, and teammates.
• Managing responsibilities efficiently and maintaining attention to detail.
• Making informed decisions based on cooperative policies and subscriber service standards.
• Practicing and promoting safety in all work environments.
• Demonstrating ethical behavior and integrity at all times.

• Provides executive leadership for all engineering functions of the Cooperative.
• Develops and executes long‑range engineering strategies aligned with the Cooperative’s mission, strategic plan, and Board priorities.
• Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organization‑wide planning and decision‑making.
• Oversees system planning, engineering design, and technical standards to ensure a safe, reliable, and resilient electric distribution system that supports current and future member needs.
• Establishes and maintains engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Provides executive oversight for major capital projects, system improvements, and infrastructure investments.

• Ensures engineering activities comply with applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and industry standards.
• Promotes a strong safety culture by integrating safety considerations into engineering design and planning.
• Identifies and manages engineering‑related risks impacting system reliability, financial performance, and public safety.
• Oversees engineering budgets, capital forecasts, and long‑range infrastructure planning in coordination with Finance.
• Supports responsible financial stewardship through data‑driven planning and prioritization of capital investments.

• Leads, mentors, and develops engineering leadership and staff.
• Establishes expectations for performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• Prepares and presents engineering‑related reports, recommendations, and long‑range plans to the Board of Trustees.
• Represents the Cooperative with regulatory agencies, power suppliers, consultants, and industry organizations.
• Serves as a technical advisor to executive leadership and the Board on engineering and system matters.

• Provides executive oversight and strategic alignment for engineering activities supporting the Cooperative’s subsidiary operations.
• Works collaboratively with subsidiary leadership to support infrastructure planning, design coordination, and long‑term system strategies without directing day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensures appropriate governance, risk management, safety expectations, and engineering standards are aligned between the Cooperative and subsidiary, as applicable.

• Supports emergency response, major outages, and system restoration efforts as part of the executive leadership team.
• Provides engineering guidance during system events to support safe and effective decision‑making.

• System reliability metrics (SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI) aligned with engineering planning targets
• Accuracy and effectiveness of system planning and load forecasting
• Capital project planning accuracy (budget vs. actual,…