Electric Utilities Director

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Electric Utilities Director

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

RANGE: $138,632.00 - 214,864.00

WORK LOCATION: 2850 Milano Avenue, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2025 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs managerial and technical work directing the Town’s Electric Utilities Department to ensure cost-efficient, safe and reliable delivery of electric service consistent with sound engineering and customer service principles, established safety procedures and codes, and Town policies; performs and oversees engineering, planning, development, technical, supervisory, and administrative work, and oversees the electric distribution operations activities including construction and maintenance.

This position reports to the Assistant Town Manager. Requires little or no direction on work subject only to policy or strategic guidance. Supervision is exercised over all 45 plus department personnel.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Develops and manages the department operating budget.
• Oversees engineering, designing, and developing projects (including budget) to meet the energy needs of Apex customers, while developing and implementing long-range growth strategies.
• Manages the construction, maintenance, and repair efforts of the electric system for optimal functionality.
• Manages the workforce by supporting education and growth opportunities.
• Supports sustainable initiatives that align with the Town's vision and mission.
• Provides technical analysis for complex problems within the electric system.
• Directs, organizes, and coordinates the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of the electric distribution system, including substations.
• Plans, develops, and provides for the design of electrical engineering projects, estimating project costs, and overseeing projects in the implementation and construction phases.
• Monitors the field activities of electric utility crews, ensuring plans and priorities are met.
• Oversees system design and improvement, including metering, load management, and other enhancements.
• Investigates customer’s requests for service and plans preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinates and performs purchasing of equipment, tools, supplies, and parts to maintain efficient operations.
• Selects, promotes, motivates, trains, counsels, and recommends pay adjustments, rewards, and disciplinary actions for assigned personnel.
• Represents the Town on NCEMPA Board of Commissioners.
• Builds relationships with other municipal power agencies, Electricity's, and Duke.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred), business, or public administration and 6+ years of experience (extensive) working with an electric utility in a management position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 639 full-time employees and over 129 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.