Manager Engineering

Company Summary Statement

Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers and technicians in single or closely related fields of professional expertise. Accountable for direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership and technical guidance to assigned staff in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. The position is also accountable for the technical quality of the group's output and is expected to continuously improve capabilities in this area. This position makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plan. Typically, does not perform the work at the level being supervised, but will have individual technical and business-related assignments in support of department goals and special projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry

Comprehensive knowledge of department programs, policies, procedures and business plans

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel

Knowledge of advanced management theories, practices and techniques

Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues

Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills

Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.