I.                   POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and controls Magic Valley Electric’s Division Engineering Department to ensure maximum utilization of personnel, material, and financial resources and provides for the long range system requirements through the design, preparation of specifications for the construction and maintenance and inspection of distribution lines.

II.                REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

A.        Reports to: Division Manager

B.                 Supervises:  Engineering Assistants, Mapping Technicians, and Staking Technicians

III.             MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A.                Directs all distribution engineering activities including system design, long and short range planning, system improvements and the development of operating policies and procedures.  Establishes engineering standards.

B.                 Coordinates/prepares bid specifications and contracts for Distribution additions.

C.                 Prepares system studies, analyzes, and makes recommendations based on studies. 

D.                Reviews RUS Engineering and Construction Bulletins and recommends and needs for corrective action.

E.                 Ensures that all department personnel receive training, understand and comply with all safety rules and regulations.

F.                  Ensures proper stocking level in Division Warehouse.

G.                Observes all safety rules.

H.                As a member of the management team, this position is responsible for the provision of a full range of supervisory activities including but not limited to the selection, training, and evaluation of section personnel, planning, and the completion of special projects as delegated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by People assigned to this classification.  The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

The Engineering Manager shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objective of the cooperative.

IV.             EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

A.        Member-Consumers:   Responds to consumer inquiries, resolves problems, provides advice and assistance and/or refers to appropriate staff member.

B.                 General Public: Maintains good relations in all contacts with the general public.

C.                 Consulting Engineer, RUS Field Engineer, and Contractors:  Confers with, advises, informs, and coordinates activities.