Madison Gas and Electric · 4 days ago
Director - Gas Engineering Planning and Compliance
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expMadison Gas and Electric is seeking a Director of Gas Engineering, Planning, and Compliance to provide high-level strategic leadership for the gas distribution system. This role focuses on ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving organizational strategy to meet evolving industry standards and stakeholder expectations.
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Responsibilities
Provide corporate leadership in the strategic planning and oversight of gas engineering, system planning, and compliance functions
Establish and maintain a long-term vision for the gas distribution network, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regulatory mandates
Foster a culture of operational excellence and innovation that fully integrates regulatory compliance into organizational strategies, policies, and practices
Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure financial, operational, and safety objectives are met while mitigating compliance risk
Develop strategies to anticipate and address emerging regulatory trends, industry changes, and stakeholder expectations
Build organizational capability and lead cultural change initiatives that strengthen operational integrity and public trust
Represent the organization with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and key stakeholders to influence policy and industry standards
Partner across departments to promote a unified approach to quality and regulatory compliance, ensuring that engineering and planning standards are consistently applied and integrated throughout operational practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in gas utility engineering, operations, and/or compliance
10 years demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a utility or engineering setting
Experience leading regulatory compliance efforts, audits, and public testimony
Proven record managing complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams
Significant experience overseeing gas distribution system operations and standards development
Strong leadership and executive communication skills
Deep knowledge of utility regulatory compliance frameworks
Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans
Financial acumen for capital and operational planning
Stakeholder management and relationship-building at executive levels
Change management and organizational development expertise
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related) preferred for strategic business acumen and leadership in complex regulatory environments
Professional Engineering license or relevant compliance certification preferred
Company
Madison Gas and Electric
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is a regulated natural gas and electric utility headquartered in Madison, Wis, the state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
501-1000 employees
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