Technical Specialist V

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a career opportunity for a Technical Specialist V to join our team! This is an advanced technician role that, under general supervision, manages multiple projects of medium to high complexity, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety. The role involves interactions with contractors, consultants, the general public, other Citizens departments, and other agencies. This position is part of the Underground Engineering & Construction (UE&C) Department and supports the Private Development Team. The Private Development Team oversees planning, design, permitting, contracting, construction management, inspection, asset in-service notification, and closeout of private development projects related to water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The work is primarily field-based on job sites. This position requires an experienced water/wastewater inspector with at least 3-5 years of experience in the water and wastewater private development program, and also involves training new inspectors. The Technical Specialist V utilizes electronic applications, standards, and document control processes and procedures to create and modify project deliverables, supporting multiple construction projects and internal/external staff within the private development program. The role provides technical expertise during construction and regularly interfaces with various stakeholders to resolve issues and support project delivery.

Requirements

High School Diploma, equivalency Certificate, or sufficient education acceptable by management.
8 years of related experience and/or training or 6 years of Citizens experience.
Valid driver’s license in the United States, or alternate approved by management.
State of Indiana driver’s license required within 30 days of first day of employment.
Must have a safe driving record including no history of serious traffic violations, accidents, suspensions/revocations, or DUI/DWI convictions within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Engineering Design Technology.
Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include, but not limited to, CADD, GIS or other applications.
Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Citizens policies and procedures.
Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
Ability to work in office and field environment.
Detailed understanding of applicable systems and other infrastructure projects at Citizens.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others as well as work with minimal direct supervision.
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks, and assist in managing a project team.

Responsibilities

Oversees preliminary cost estimating, budget development, Contract Administration, progress tracking, construction schedule adherence, change order evaluations and negotiations, and contractor and consultant invoice reviews and processing.
Proactively applies Citizens Quality Program to deliverables.
Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency.
Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
May develop moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
Begins to make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance.
Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
May review the deliverables of others.
May participate in start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
May support field activities.
Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine key clients in some instances.
Communicate client interests and drivers to project team and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.
Monitor staffing levels and available skill sets for projects.
Identify resource application needs and process requirements.
Manage internal and external staff performing construction inspection services.
May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
Performs other duties as assigned.