Substation Manager PGO Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation•Plainfield, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will lead the Indiana Transmission Engineering Substation team(s) and will be the direct manager for one of the two substation teams. This position is responsible for the execution of design engineering tasks in their area of discipline and geography. This position is responsible for direct supervision of an organization of approximately 10-20 employees and contingent workers. This position is also typically responsible for the oversight of multiple A & E firms. The Substation position is responsible for the site engineering and structural engineering design, construction support and document control for substation projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that systems and designs comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, (ex. NESC, NERC, public utilities commission, environmental). Customers include Distribution, Transmission Maintenance, Industrial accounts, Wholesale accounts, Generation, Transmission Planning, and Outside Services. Annual capital budget for planned projects with total projects budgets ranging from $150 to $700 million depending on funds availability. The Leader is responsible for providing oversight and direction relative to: Managing and developing a diverse staff of technical professionals. Managing a represented work force. Assuring technical professionals know and comply with appropriate codes and standards. Ensuring subject matter expertise in engineering and operations are brought into the decision-making process. Providing oversight and assessments to contingent workers and multiple A&E firms. This position is accountable to ensure the work group is accomplished and well positioned with appropriate tools, processes, and resources to effectively manage all aspects of the work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
7 plus years' experience
Current PE license
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration or Master's degree in Engineering
Broad knowledge of overall company operations
Broad network of contacts throughout Duke and strong industry affiliations
Demonstrated leadership abilities including decision making, delivering results, and developing employees
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute both short- and long-range plans
Ability to manage complex transitional issues through innovation and teamwork
Prior supervisory experience
Familiarity with transmission and distribution systems
Ability to foster and maintain strong working relationships with outside engineering vendors or engineering suppliers, including performance feedback.
Expertise with development of Power BI reporting and Power Automate / App tools

Responsibilities

Provide the leadership to accomplish departmental objectives by developing, monitoring, and adjusting management operating plans; coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees, including represented employees.
Provide resources and expertise to plan, select equipment, design, and support construction projects. Also provides engineering expertise to support the regional maintenance organizations, distribution, and generation.
Support successful project completion in conjunction with the project teams by developing schedules, assigning/monitoring work, gathering resources, and resolving operational problems.
Monitor and assess work products to ensure that project activities are performed in a safe and cost effective manner that contributes to the safety of employees and the public, reliability of service, reasonable protection of the environment, and high levels of employee and customer satisfaction.
Control expenses by gathering/submitting budget information, scheduling expenditures, monitoring variances, and implementing corrective action.
Implement productivity standards, monitor results.
Motivate employees to stimulate maximum productivity and efficiency.
Establish employee accountabilities/goals; conduct employee performance appraisals; maintain employee records and files.
Recruit, select, orient, and train employees.
Develop employees to meet changes in culture and technology.