Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager - Hammond, IN

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Hammond, IN

4d•$93,000 - $157,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager for our Hammond, IN office to support our Midwest region projects. The 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. This position will directly support projects within the Utility Service Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The team analyzes requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems. The staff support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

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 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 driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.