Distribution Design Supervisor

Role Overview

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of team personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget while accomplishing the goals and objectives of the projects
• Directs and/or provides technical leadership to team for engineering design and construction functions within assigned projects
• Utilizes thorough understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to manage team through engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Manages team productivity and ensures projects are closed out and invoiced accordingly
• Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital UII business
• Schedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet agreement teams
• Responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
• Regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to ensure department projects are executed in alignment with scope
• Communicates potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management team
• Regularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effective
• Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
• Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure the highest quality product possible
• Conducts performance evaluations for department team members

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 3+ years of experience in the utility industry, engineering design, and/or project management
• Supervisory experience of 0-2 years
• Thorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintaining schedule and budget
• Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance