Description

EWEB seeks an Electric Generation Manager to lead the operation, planning, and long-term performance of our owned electric generation assets, including hydroelectric, wind, and thermal. This role combines operational leadership with strategic planning, to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant power generation while shaping the future of our energy portfolio.

As Electric Generation Manager, you will play a critical role in keeping our community-powered utilities running smoothly. You’ll oversee teams responsible for operations, engineering, dam safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Your leadership will directly influence asset performance, capital investment decisions, and long-term planning. Acting as EWEB’s representative with regulatory agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders, you will help define the future of the region’s energy generation while ensuring high standards of safety and compliance.

Over the next several years, EWEB will be implementing the major capital infrastructure requirements of a FERC license, developing decommissioning plans for another hydroelectric project, and making long-term asset decisions—initiatives that will shape the organization’s energy strategy for decades.

This position is ideal for a leader with significant experience in electric generation operations and management, who thrives at the intersection of operational oversight, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, and who is motivated by making a lasting impact on both the organization and the community it serves.

Applications received by Monday, March 30th will receive full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed due to application volume.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $150,154 - $214,506.

The starting pay offered will be established based on multiple factors, including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and relevant experience, as well as internal equity. Consistent with EWEB’s compensation philosophy, it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices, taking into account the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits. 

LOCATION
This position is based in Eugene, Oregon and has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days onsite per week. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB? 
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits, including health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, wellness programs, an employee credit union, and more.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE?
It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve. 

TOBACCO, SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Equivalency:  EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications, but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in a directly related functional field, which includes five (5) years of direct supervision and at least three (3) years of divisional management over multiple operations groups. An equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the management requirement.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, environmental science, public policy, or another related field.  In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a 1:1 basis (e.g. four additional years’ experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree). 

Recommended experience: Direct experience negotiating and administering contracts, settlements, and intergovernmental agreements related to electric generation projects and natural resource management. Familiarity with engineering design processes and large-scale construction project management.

Oregon driver license required: Yes
Post-offer background check required: Yes

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time