Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky. As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built. EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Key Roles Senior To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate settings. Principal The Principal Engineer serves as a key technical contributor and advisor who consults with all EKPC business units as well as the member systems on engineering and other technical activities. Serves as a technical consultant who utilizes advanced expertise to assess and recommend best practices, process improvements, cost savings, and workplace safety improvements. The Principal Engineer has discipline specific expertise and utility industry experience necessary to evaluate project plans, anticipate potential problems, and provide solutions for the most complex projects. This position guides and mentors less experienced staff, and serves as an advisor to company leadership. Key Responsibilities All Specialties Develops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc. Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project. Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required. Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress. Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities. Successfully manages complex assignments on routine basis. Trains and develops less experienced engineers. Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned. Manages multiples assignments and mentors other staff. Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions. Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases). Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules). Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS). Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments. Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes. Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives. Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise. Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standards. Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry. Performs all work in a safe and timely manner. Project Management Oversees and manages capital projects (generally those with the highest cost or levels of complexity/criticality) utilizing the E&C Project Lifecycle. Manages capital budget per the approved project estimate. Determines the necessary equipment, materials, and personnel needed to safely execute the project. Ensures compliance with Safety and Environmental regulations and building codes. Evaluates project risks. Works with scheduling department to establish and manage critical path project schedule. Ensures project development plan is established and updated to manage project and team assignments. Utilizing OPPM, tracks all key project performance indicators. Conducts pre-bid meetings for assigned projects and contracts as well as attends all bid openings. Conforms all contracts associated with projects greater than $1M. Leads continuous improvement efforts to eliminate non-value added processes associated with the E&C Project Lifecycle and other EKPC support requirements. Allocates, delegates, and manages resources to ensure projects are executed successfully. Keeps all stakeholders aware of project progress and regularly prepares progress reports. Develops presentations to upper management (CMC, COC, SI, and Board) Performs other duties as assigned. Principal Provides expert advice and counsel by utilizing extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering design, principles, practices, and project management. Suggests and implements innovative and cost effective solutions to resolve complex, unique, hazardous, or critical problems. Serves as project manager or the technical lead for complex and highly technical projects. Provides opinions on issues related to corporate strategy and individual business unit initiatives. Provides technical input and review of internal regulatory compliance documentation. Provides technical commentary and input on pending legislation affecting electric utility operation in Kentucky. Acts as technical expert, provides written testimony, and serves as a key witness in court of law hearings, KY Public Service Commission proceedings, and legislative sessions. Develops, fosters, and maintains working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and consulting firms. Mentors project team members and junior staff. Attends trade shows, conferences, workshops, seminars, user group meetings, and other educational opportunities on a routine basis. Recommends and cost justifies engineering projects to improve operational efficiencies, mitigate reoccurring failures, improve system restoration time, increase equipment longevity, and reduce costs. Accurately performs complete evaluations of engineering alternatives and the identification of the optimal solution for the electric power system. Performs root-cause analysis and recommends approaches to mitigate future failures or improve processes. Establishes, maintains, and improves relationships with internal customers and the member systems, including monitoring the relationships and initiating actions to improve relationships, as needed. Leads or participates in Incident Investigations. Performs other duties as assigned. Key Requirements Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. All disciplines considered. Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred. Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required. Skills and Abilities: All Specialties Thorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans. Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict. Ability to lead and provide work direction to others. Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business. Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences. Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations). Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative. Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities. Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities. Excellent data analysis and problem solving abilities. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required. Project Management Major electric generation construction project management or comparable major capital construction experience preferred. $100 million in project management portfolio experience preferred. Experience with the successful execution of civil, mechanical, and electrical projects related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality (scope) associated with transmission and/or power generation. Success developing partnerships both internal and external in order to execute projects. A thorough understanding of critical path management for project scheduling. Experience with CADD, Primavera, and Microsoft products required. Principal Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based upon business needs, a specific discipline may be determined. Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required. Twenty (20) years of verified progressive engineering experience may substitute in lieu of Professional Engineering license. Experience: A minimum of sixteen (16) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required. Twenty (20) years of verified progressive engineering experience without a Professional Engineering license substitutes for 16 (sixteen) years of experience and a Professional Engineering license. Without a Professional Engineer license, the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers states a designation by EKPC as a Principal Engineer is not a licensed professional engineer as that term is defined in KRS 322.010. Approval from the COO and CEO required. Skills and Abilities: Thorough understanding of business acumen, cooperative financial structure, and business plans. Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict. Ability to lead and provide work direction to others. Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of cooperative business. Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences. Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills required (e.g. reports, emails, and presentations). Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the cooperative. Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities. Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities. Excellent analytical skills, including interpretive and complex problem-solving and decision-making skills pertaining to electric power systems, engineering economics, and/or financial analysis. Knowledge in multiple functional areas including engineering, operations, strategy, project management, and budgeting. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal oversight. Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required. Competencies Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Contributing to Team Success Decision Making Gaining Commitment Customer Focus Adaptability Principal Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Work Standards Continuous Learning Building Strategic Working Relationships Decision Making Innovation Communication Working Conditions Office This is primarily an inside position with usual office conditions. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Travel in and outside the system; travel may be overnight. Work outside normal hours may be required. Principal Usual office conditions apply to this position with occasional work in the field. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Some travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight. If working at plant, must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection. Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sealing surface. Job Type: Full-time