Tucson Electric Power · 15 hours ago
Siting, Outreach and Engagement Project Manager I, II or Senior
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTucson Electric Power is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., dedicated to providing electric and gas services in Arizona. They are seeking a Siting, Outreach and Engagement Project Manager to oversee project management and coordination throughout the Siting and Outreach Process, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication with stakeholders.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower Grid
Responsibilities
Provide project management, coordination, and technical support throughout all phases of the UNS Siting and Outreach Process in order to secure CEC from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)
Stay current on energy resource and transmission line requirements and general design standards
Communicate with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet UNS goals. Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects
Participates in the development and submittal of the annual Ten Year Plan to the ACC
Provide input and support for energy resource and transmission development and regional market opportunities
Maintain an active role in industry standards and activities
Monitor and report on adjacent utility Siting cases
Coordinate preliminary engineering, as necessary, to communicate the scope and impact of proposed projects and inform the application and testimony for a CEC
Participate in the development of bid documents and contracts for outside contractor services, both for engineering and general consulting services
Obtain budgetary estimates of projects for incorporation into the Capital Budget. Ensure that all departments charging against budgets are committed to their respective labor allocations
Work with Accounting to obtain timely financial reporting to manage the project within the budget limitations
Develop detailed project schedules that reflect appropriate durations for all siting efforts including public/stakeholder outreach, environmental resource studies, application preparation and submittal, and hearings. Work with project team members and contractors to keep the project on schedule
Use project management software for the tracking and reporting of project resources and overall status
Develop and monitor work progress on project schedules to ensure proper coordination of events during each phase of assigned projects
Close out project by obtaining and properly archiving final approved CEC, answering schedule and budget variances, and provide an evaluation of individual, department, and contract services
Reports to the Manager of Siting, Outreach and Engagement and performs other assignments as requested
Prepare written expert testimony within applications and verbal expert testimony as required for ACC and FERC activities
Provide documentary and other support, as required, for contracts that require regulatory commission approval; draft interrogatories for submission to regulatory commissions
Provide feedback to the Planners regarding the feasibility, cost, scheduling and permitting of proposed projects
Certify accuracy of ACC CEC applications
Provide direct backup support for section Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Environmental/Urban Planning. Combination of education and experience in project management, engineering, and/or planning may be considered; and four (4) or more years of professional experience
Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time
High school diploma or GED
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Environmental/Urban Planning. Combination of education and experience in project management, engineering, and/or planning may be considered; and six (6) or more years of professional experience; or two or more years of professional experience as a Project Manager I
Has developed good leadership skills and is comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse groups across functional lines
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and coordinating with governmental agencies
Broad knowledge of the electric utility industry
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field or Environmental/Urban Planning. Combination of education and experience in project management, engineering, and/or planning may be considered; and eight (8) or more years of professional experience; or two or more years of professional experience as a Project Manager II
Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis
Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical or project management duty
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all project aspects
Preferred
experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analysis
Professional Engineering registration in Arizona or certified AICP
successful experience representing line siting applications before the ACC
Benefits
401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees
Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to metro.
1001-5000 employees
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