Team Leader, Engineering

AES•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective planning, engineering, design, and construction of overhead electric distribution system projects. This includes customer service projects for commercial and industrial customers, new distribution circuit design, system improvements, facility relocations associated with roadway and public improvement projects, and joint use projects. The position leads and develops a team of engineering assistants while ensuring compliance with company standards, engineering practices, safety requirements, and applicable codes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Four (4) to nine (9) years of relevant utility engineering experience.
Experience with electric utility distribution engineering, design, and construction.
Knowledge of overhead distribution design, system planning, and joint use processes.
Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
Strong communication, project management, and customer service skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and resources.
Team-oriented with a positive, results-driven attitude.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Experience with the following software, tools, and applications: GTech or DDS, O-Calc, SAG10, SPANS, AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and supervise a team of engineering assistants, establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Foster a safe, positive, and customer-focused work environment that promotes employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage engineering workload and project assignments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of customer and system improvement projects.
Provide technical guidance and oversight for the planning, design, and construction of overhead distribution facilities, including system upgrades and public improvement relocations.
Review and approve engineering work requests, project designs, cost estimates, and construction packages.
Coordinate and oversee joint use projects and other distribution system initiatives to support internal and external customer requirements.
Direct technical studies and analyses, including engineering evaluations, economic studies, load assessments, system planning efforts, and long-range infrastructure planning.
Collaborate with internal departments, customers, contractors, engineering consultants, government agencies, and other utilities regarding facility design, routing, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, scheduling, and project execution.
Develop project forecasts, budgets, cash flow estimates, and resource plans to support departmental objectives.
Encourage innovation, process improvements, and work simplification initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
Ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, material requirements, safety policies, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Partner with Operations, Line organizations, and other engineering leaders to resolve complex technical and operational issues affecting the electric distribution system.
Maintain effective communication with leadership and stakeholders regarding project status, risks, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.