Director of Electric
Village of Rantoul
Rantoul, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Director of Electric
Rantoul, IL
$110,000 - $130,000 por año - Full-time
Información del empleo
Sueldo
- $110,000 - $130,000 por año
Tipo de empleo
- Full-time
Descripción completa del empleo
Department
Public Works
Location
Electric Department (Rantoul, IL)
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
Between $110,000.00 to $130,000.00
Open Date
03/23/2026
Description
INFORMATION
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.
Village of Rantoul is now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Electric.
The Director of Electrical Department leads the Village of Rantoul’s electric utility operations. The Director ensures the safe, reliable, and financially responsible delivery of electric service to residents, businesses, and municipal facilities. This position oversees system maintenance, engineering, customer service coordination, regulatory compliance, and long‑term planning for a community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial electric demand.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
System Operations and Reliability
OTHER PERKS
This position will stay open until filled. Salary starts at $120,000.00 and will commensurate with experience and education.
If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.
The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.
Village of Rantoul is now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Electric.
The Director of Electrical Department leads the Village of Rantoul’s electric utility operations. The Director ensures the safe, reliable, and financially responsible delivery of electric service to residents, businesses, and municipal facilities. This position oversees system maintenance, engineering, customer service coordination, regulatory compliance, and long‑term planning for a community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial electric demand.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant experience in electric utility operations, engineering, or public‑power management
- Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex infrastructure projects
- Communicates effectively through oral presentations, written reports, and discussions with executive level staff, co-workers, and outside vendors
- Maintains confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment
- Thorough knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a municipal or public‑power utility environment
- Familiarity with renewable energy integration, smart‑grid technologies, and utility cybersecurity
- Experience working with AutoCAD and SCADA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB
System Operations and Reliability
- Direct maintenance and repair of the Village’s electric distribution system, including overhead line maintenance, new construction, and outage response
- Oversee substation operations, system switching, and preventive maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with state and federal safety codes, environmental requirements, and utility regulations
- Coordinate mutual‑aid support and emergency response during storms, major outages, and/or other critical incidents
Infrastructure Planning and Capital Projects
- Develop long‑range plans for system upgrades, capacity improvements, and modernization
- Manage capital projects such as line extensions, substation improvements, and grid‑resilience initiatives
- Evaluate and integrate renewable energy policies and applications consistent with Village programs
Leadership and Workforce Management
- Supervise all members of the Electric Department Staff
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure ongoing training and certification
- Establish a work-culture that encourages teamwork, idea-sharing, inclusive decision-making, and reliance upon each other for task completion
Financial and Administrative Oversight
- Prepare and manage the electric division’s operating and capital budgets
- Participate in rate‑setting processes and cost‑of‑service analysis in coordination with the Finance Division
- Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships
- Coordinate with the Village’s customer service office on billing, service requests, and utility policies
TIME OFF
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Personal Days
BENEFITS
- Medical; Dental; and Vision
- IMRF Pension Plan and 457 Plans
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- AFLAC and Legal Shield
- Long Term Disability
To view all of our benefits, please visit our website by clicking the following link: http://www.myrantoul.com/jobs
OTHER PERKS
- Discount to Hap Family Aquatic Center
- Forum Membership Discount
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will stay open until filled. Salary starts at $120,000.00 and will commensurate with experience and education.
If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.
The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.
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