Orbital Engineering, Inc. · 1 month ago
Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager - Hammond, IN
Hammond, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and design services, seeking an Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager for their Hammond, IN office. The role involves managing engineering design and construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget, while leading a team and interfacing with clients to foster relationships and growth in the utility services sector.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of team personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget while accomplishing the goals and objectives of the projects
Directs and/or provides technical leadership to team for engineering design and construction functions within assigned projects
Utilizes thorough understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to manage team through engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
Manages team productivity and ensures projects our closed out and invoiced accordingly
Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital UII business
Schedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet agreement teams
Responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
Regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to ensure department projects are executed in alignment with scope
Communicate potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management team
Regularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effective
Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure highest quality product possible
Conducts performance evaluations for department team members
Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design, construction, and quality assurance process
Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 3+ years of experience in the utility industry, engineering design, and/or project management
Supervisory experience of 0-2 years
Thorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintain schedule and budget
Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward
Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Skills required for this role include but are not limited to being detail-oriented, strong organization skills and excellent written as well as verbal communication skills/
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team
Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics
Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Knowledge or experience in utility Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Programs (LTIIP)
Experience within the Joint-Use industry with understanding of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Guidelines
Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing
Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult, SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Otis, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA
Chief Financial Officer
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