Overview
Utilities managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of utility companies or services of heating fuel distribution companies. The services provided include treatment of water and waste, distribution of water, electricity, natural gas and heating oil to residential, commercial and industrial consumers, waste disposal and waste recycling. They are employed in public and private sector utilities and in heating fuel distribution companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Electrical power distribution managers
Manage the operations of electrical power distribution systems including generating stations, transmission stations and distribution networks. They may also plan and direct the distribution activities of a municipal electrical power establishment.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$82,653
$116,252
$152,207
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 37.95
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
400expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Several years of experience as a supervisor in a related utilities operations department are required.
A professional engineer certification is usually required for managers of utility operations involved in the transmission and distribution of electrical power, and natural gas and heating oil.
A bachelor's degree or college diploma in an appropriate discipline is required. For example, electrical engineering is required for managers of transmission lines, and water resource technology for water supply managers.
Additional information
Progression to senior management positions in the utility industry is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Electrical power distribution managers in B.C.
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Electrical Power Distribution Managers
Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Electrical Power Distribution Managers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To practice as an Electrical Power Distribution Manager in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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