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City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse Appoints Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric

City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to appoint Mr. Scott Bishop as Interim General Manager of Lakeland Electric, citing his extensive leadership experience and commitment to public service. “Mr. Bishop’s more than two decades of combined public and private sector experience,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2026


Water/Wastewater Supervising Engineer - GRU
Water/Wastewater Supervising Engineer - GRU

Gainesville Regional Utilities' Water/Wastewater Systems Engineering Department is currently seeking to fill a Supervising Utility Engineer position in the Pipeline Infrastructure group. This position is a supervisory engineering position coordinating utility engineers and technicians in a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/31/2026


JEA Announces Interim Chief Executive Officer
JEA Announces Interim Chief Executive Officer

JEA Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vickie Cavey has begun an extended leave of absence, effective immediately. The leave is expected to last more than 14 days, but fewer than 60 days. In accordance with Section 3 of JEA’s March 2025 Succession Plan, JEA Board Chair M.G.... Continue Reading

Date posted07/29/2026


Electrical Distribution Engineer, Principal - GRU
Electrical Distribution Engineer, Principal - GRU

The Electrical Distribution Engineer, Principal Engineer provides strategic technical leadership and advanced engineering expertise in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of the electric system. This position serves as a subject matter expert and key advisor to leadership,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/28/2026


Electrical Distribution Engineer IV - GRU
Electrical Distribution Engineer IV - GRU

The Electrical Distribution Engineer IV provides engineering support for the planning, design, operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the utility’s electric transmission and distribution system. This position supports capital projects, system studies,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/28/2026


Meter Service Worker - City of Lake Worth Beach
Meter Service Worker - City of Lake Worth Beach

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Meter Service Worker. This is a Full-Time, Non-Bargaining, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with the starting hourly range of $21.89 - $27.36. Location: Utilities Building located at 1900 2nd... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/28/2026


Helicopter Operations Support Next Phase of Fulton Cut Power Line Project
Helicopter Operations Support Next Phase of Fulton Cut Power Line Project

Helicopter operations began supporting the next step in JEA's work to raise the electric transmission lines spanning the St. Johns River at Fulton Cut. Today, a helicopter, along with specialized lineworkers, assisted contractors with early work needed to install new wiring between Blount Island... Continue Reading

Date posted07/27/2026


FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: July 2026
FMEA Welcomes New Associate Members: July 2026

Join FMEA in welcoming our new associate members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. E2 Consulting EngineersDedicated to “Excellence in... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/27/2026


Director of Utilities - City of Newberry
Director of Utilities - City of Newberry

The first review of applications will begin on August 17th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.The City of Newberry is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to oversee our electric, water, and wastewater utilities. As a key member of the City's leadership... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted07/22/2026


FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2026
FMEA Releases Monthly Bill Comparison Report for June 2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for June 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $22.84 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Grant
Date posted07/22/2026


Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad Honored with E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award

On July 16, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) honored Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad with the E.C. Shreve Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a high honor awarded to an individual who has devoted a significant part of... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026


Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award
Utility Board Vice Chair Barrios Receives Statewide Policymaker Award

Keys Energy Services’ (KEYS) Utility Board Vice Chair Robert Barrios was presented with the Policymaker Award by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) at its annual conference in Plam Beach, FL. The Policymaker Award is awarded to a local elected or appointed official who has... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2026