Project Manager I or II – Electrical and Controls Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation•Cayuga, IN

About The Position

Project Manager I or Project Manager II positions have single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. The PM-I position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. Incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. They are also expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process, with higher ranked projects potentially assigned with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). The role is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. PM-I's may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on experience and skill sets, serving as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Requirements

For Project Manager I: Associates degree AND 2 years minimum required related work experience OR Highschool/GED AND 5 years of minimum required related work experience
For Project Manager II: Bachelor's degree AND 5 years minimum required related work experience OR Highschool/GED AND 9 years of minimum required related work experience
Possess all of the basic/required qualifications

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Experience with design, specification, installation, and project management of instrument and control systems including field instrumentation, analyzer systems, programmable logic controllers (plc), distributed control systems (DCS), etc.
Experience with specification, installation and project management of electrical power systems within an industrial facility such as transformers, motors, relays, variable frequency drives, medium and low voltage applications, etc.
Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others
Received a passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Understanding of basic principles of project management
Experience in the utility or process industry

Responsibilities

Management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met (scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration)
Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems
Provide leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision
Develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work
Accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies
Serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company
Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise
Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
Conduct engineering and related studies
Strive to continually improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Maintain accurate records and files
Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally