Electric Utility Director Anoka Municipal Utility

Date postedJanuary 5, 2026
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Anoka is seeking an experienced, strategic, forward-thinking leader to serve as our Electric Utility Director. In this professional role, you will direct all facets of utility operations; generation, transmission, distribution, planning, regulatory compliance, and customer service, ensuring the utility meets the current demands and is prepared for future challenges (such as renewable integration, grid modernization, and resilience).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and vision for the electric utility’s longterm strategy and day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and cost-effective operations.
  • Lead infrastructure investments, capital planning, and modernization projects.
  • Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Engage with stakeholders: City Council, Utility Advisory Board, customers, regulators, community, partners.
  • Foster a safety culture, continuous improvement and high performance across the utility workforce.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums, regulatory hearings, City Council meetings, and public and community events.

Candidate Prerequistes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum five (5) years recent experience in managing electric utility operations.
  • Minimum five (5) years recent supervisory experience.
  • Priority given to applicants with previous municipal power experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills 

  • Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead and develop teams.
  • Ability to implement strategic goals established by the City Council.
  • Experience working with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee development.
  • Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
  • Strong communication skills working with contractors and utility vendors.
  • Team-oriented approach and collaborative mindset.

Department Staffing

  • 1 FT Assistant Electric Utility Director
  • 1 FT Electric Operations Superintendent
  • 9 FT Journeyman Lineworkers
  • 2 FT Apprentice Lineworkers
  • 1 FT Master Electrician/Meter
  • Maintenance/Power Technician
  • 2 Office Administrative Assistants


Wage & Benefits
2026 Wage Scale is $138,860/yr-$173,576/yr. Starting wage is DOQ.
Benefit Package consisting of Health Care, HSA, Dental, PERA Retirement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life
Insurance, Long Term Disability, Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Apply on line directly: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anokamn

Direct questions to the Administration Department:  
Rachel Dodge: rdodge@ci.anoka.mn.us , 763-576-2740 or
Assistant City Manager, Amy Oehlers: aoehlers@ci.anoka.mn.us 

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