Manager, Engineering

Chesapeake Utilities • Debary, FL

315d

About The Position

The Manager, Engineering oversees the team responsible for all transmission, high pressure, and distribution engineering related functions including project design, permitting, training, and standards governance (materials, manuals, procedures). This role is accountable for the alignment of processes and standards, performance of the team, and all functional areas within the engineering discipline across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Eight (8) years' experience in a similar capacity which includes three (3) years' experience leading a team
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles as well as construction, maintenance and operations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong leadership skills in a virtual and office environment.
• Proficient in general business principles including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to review engineering plans and understand permit requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Certification in Project Management Professional, National Association of Corrosion Engineers certificate, American Petroleum Institute certificate, Gas Technology Institute certificate, or other similar Natural Gas certificate.

Responsibilities

• Leads the team responsible for all aspects of utility engineering, in a manner that reflects the company values of care, integrity, and excellence.
• Ensures prioritization of activities in alignment with budgetary and strategic plan.
• Develops, trains, coaches, and conducts performance appraisals of team members within the department.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to the team in support of project design and permitting, engineering standards development, process improvement, and completion of deliverables.
• Identifies and executes on data-driven process improvement opportunities, in coordination with key stakeholders.
• Evaluates, improves and standardizes transmission and distribution projects life cycle processes.
• Establishes priorities and goals and establishing accountability for meeting projected targets.
• Creates a positive work culture that aids in team member engagement and retention.
• Supports the budget and financial forecast development process including internal and external communications related to operational needs, project status, and outcomes.
• Assists and supports the Operations, Business Development, and Regulatory teams as it relates to project development, system planning, integrity management, regulatory applications/proceedings, compliance expertise/filings, and other needs related to the standardization of processes, procedures, materials, etc.
• Ensures Company compliance to Federal, State, Local and other jurisdictional authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages including generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees