Transmission Manager

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for an Transmission Manager at the Palmyra Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa.

This full-time exempt leadership role is ideal for an experienced electric utility professional who enjoys leading crews solving field challenges and supporting employees member-distribution cooperatives and strategic initiatives that help keep the transmission system safe and reliable.

What You Will Do:

The Transmission Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day construction maintenance and operation of the Cooperatives electric transmission infrastructure. This role balances field leadership safety oversight and operational planning while supporting reliable service and strong working relationships. Key responsibilities include:

Lead the construction maintenance and operation of electric transmission infrastructure

Plan and coordinate crew assignments line work inspections and maintenance activities

Develop and support programs that promote reliable service economical operation and member satisfaction

Support a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Cooperative procedures and applicable OSHA EPA and other regulatory requirements

Supervise train mentor and evaluate transmission crews including crew foremen and vegetation management activities

Help manage tools equipment materials budget needs and department resources

Support apprentice development mentoring and hands-on training opportunities

Work closely with the Substation Manager other Engineering and Operations leaders member-distribution cooperatives contractors landowners suppliers and the public

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a safety-focused service-oriented utility operations leader who combines hands-on transmission experience with the ability to guide crews solve problems and support Cooperative operations. The ideal candidate will have:

Associate degree plus ten (10) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten (10) years of work experience in an electric utility transmission system as a Journeyman Lineman Engineer or in a comparable technical role equivalent experience may be considered

Experience supervising training mentoring and motivating personnel

Thorough knowledge of electric transmission systems RUS specifications construction practices safety procedures and standard operating procedures

Ability to communicate effectively and work professionally with all levels of the Cooperative as well as contractors landowners suppliers and the public

Working knowledge of computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Availability to be on-call after normal work hours and provide backup assistance to crews as needed

Ability to lift and/or carry up to eighty (80) pounds and work in field conditions including adverse weather

Current Class A Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain required licensing

What You Will Get:

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their well-being professional growth and long-term addition to our competitive pay our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive insurance coverage Medical dental and vision insurance to support the health and wellness of you and your family.

Strong financial future Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.

Family protection Employer-paid life insurance for employee spouse and child plus long-term disability coverage.

Work-life balance Generous vacation sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.

Peace of mind on the go Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.

Flexible options Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

This job posting will remain open until filled with priority consideration given to those candidates who submitted their application by July 17 2026.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.