Director of Electric Operations

Job Description

Title: Director of Electric Operations

Department: Norwood Light Department

Status: FLSA Exempt, Non-Union, 40 hours per week

Salary: FY26, Grade S-15  $69.50 – $74.09 per hour for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds hiring range)

General Summary:* Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent, this position is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Light Department’s Electric Division, fire alarm system, and traffic signal system.

Job Functions:*

• Performs complex administrative and technical work overseeing all aspects of Electric Division planning, budgeting, and operations.
• Ensures reliable transmission and distribution system performance, including substations, AMI, OMS, and SCADA systems, while maintaining compliance with NERC, FERC, and ISO-NE standards.
• Supervises engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and safety programs.
• Coordinates with union and management staff, contractors, consultants, regulators, and the public.
• Assists with rate development, prepares reports, addresses operational issues.
• Provides rotating 24/7 on-call supervision.

Requirements: *

• Knowledge of electrical engineering equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• Seven years of managerial, technical, and supervisory experience in electric utility transmission (115 kV) and distribution (15 kV).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Driver’s license required.

*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all duties or requirements. Complete job posting is available on our website: www.norwoodma.gov