Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager Hammond, IN

Job Title

Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager

Location:

Hammond IN

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital Engineering Inc. is currently seeking an Electric Utilities Engineering Project Managerfor ourHammond INoffice to support our Midwest region projects.

Orbital Engineerings Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU) Distribution Engineering Design Projects and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).

This position will directly support projects within the Utility Service Departments pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to clients poles and network reliability improvements on clients electric distribution systems. The staff support GIS data analytics creation of notifications work orders invoicing and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Essential Functions

• 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 our 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
• Communicate 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 highest quality product possible
• Conducts performance evaluations for department team members
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design construction and quality assurance process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time based on project assignment

Minimum 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
• Masters Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
• Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Knowledge or experience in utility Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Programs (LTIIP) preferred
• Experience within the Joint-Use industry with understanding of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Guidelines preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience including financial reporting and department auditing preferred
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc O-Calc Pole Foreman or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult SPANS NJUNS IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Thorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintain 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
• Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Skills required for this role include but are not limited to being detail-oriented strong organization skills and excellent written as well as verbal communication skills/
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team
• 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 drivers license with insurance
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Location Note:

This is an on-site or hybrid position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates location.

Salary Range:

$ annually (based on experience qualifications and location)

Benefits:

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary career advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance company-paid short-term disability coverage and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:
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Since 1969 Orbital has been specializing in project development project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices hands-on mentality and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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