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BHE Compression Services · 3 weeks ago

Lead, Electric Distribution Engineering

260 Fairview Ave, Waterloo, IA, 50703, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $147K/yr

6+ years exp

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to over 1.6 million customers. The engineering lead in electric distribution engineering offers technical services and direction, overseeing project management and engineering activities for distribution projects.

Oil & Energy

Responsibilities

Provide advanced engineering services for the planning, design, and construction of electric distribution projects

Directs, coordinates, and reviews work activities and work product of engineers, technicians, lighting specialists, and construction coordinators

Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, scheduling, cost tracking and project cost projections

Oversee or conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations, prepare oral and written reports of results, and provide recommendations from the studies/investigations

Provides internal training and advanced engineering assistance for distribution engineering personnel and other departments

Responsibilities may include including training development, internal and external presentations, chairing committees, and perform any additional responsibilities as requested

Develops well-documented work and system processes to support communications, work flow, and project scheduling

Qualification

Engineering degreeProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Six years of successful industry experience in engineering or related field

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Effectively accepts, supports and works with others and effectively manages conflict to promote teamwork and cooperation