If you are excited about being part of a people centered organization that is outcome focused and committed to delivering best in class service, then we encourage you to take a look at joining the executive team at Alameda Municipal Power(AMP), the state’s oldest municipal electric utility and part of the City of Alameda, located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay.
The next Assistant General Manager, Engineering & Operations will join the utility at a pivotal time of transformation, infrastructure development and progressive opportunities to play a key executive role in maintaining AMP’s preeminent electric utility leadership position.
Reporting to the General Manager, the AGM, E&O will lead with a “safety first culture” in engineering, operations, and capital development as AMP continues to modernize its operations and commitment as a leader in electrification and best practices in sustainability, reliability, energy conservation and customer service. The AGM will lead a diverse team of 45 individuals responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of AMP’s electric transmission and distribution facilities, as well as emergency response and grid operations. E & O has an operating budget of approximately $12 million in capital, operations and maintenance, plus $6 million in administrative and $10 million in utility underground expenditures. For a complete position profile visit: www.thehawkinscompany.com.
Ideal candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field, with a master’s degree highly desirable. Candidates should have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in utility engineering and operations, including 3 years in senior leadership positions.
To be considered, individuals must submit a cover letter of interest and comprehensive resume to Will Hawkins, The Hawkins Company, 8939 South Sepulveda Blvd., #110-216, Los Angeles , CA 90045, outlining their key relevant professional attributes and accomplishments, plus why they are interested in the AGM opportunity, electronically by July 30, 2025 to: amp.agm@thehawkinscompany.com For further information, contact Will Hawkins at 310-703-4474; will@thehawkinscompany.com.
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