CoServ · 1 day ago
Engineering Project Manager
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expCoServ is a utility company that oversees electric and gas construction projects. The Engineering Project Manager will manage project planning and execution, ensuring adherence to contract specifications while maintaining strong relationships with developers and coordinating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Establishes good working relationships with all contacts including developers from the corporate level through construction to promote educate and sell CoServ’s concepts, products and services to developers, builders, and end users
Provides assistance, information, and advice to developers relating to electric and gas service and CoServ’s policies, procedures, and programs; assess the developers preferences and preparing alternative designs and cost estimates that are acceptable to CoServ and consistent with CoServ’s design & construction standards and specifications to assist developer in a line design decision
Coordinates activities among various people in the course of project completion—contractors, CoServ personnel, state agencies, other utilities, city permits and the power supplier
Consults with residential and commercial developers, electricians and engineers concerning rates and charges for construction as well as appropriate electric and gas facilities required for the site. Works with consultants concerning right-of-way and procurement of easements
Coordinates with developers regarding planned expansions or improvement of development facilities—communicates this information to Engineering System Planning
Resolves design and construction issues by meeting with and communicating with developer’s engineer and CoServ’s personnel concerning upcoming and in-progress projects
Gathers information (other utilities’ designs, easements, site requirements, future plans, building size, ultimate use and load data) from the developers for the most reliable, cost effective design; requires all designs to be in compliance with CoServ’s design and construction standards and specifications
Works with other engineers and contractors in the design and construction of substations, transmission and distribution lines and related facilities design as well as acquiring easements for electric and gas facilities
Maintains quality service by preparing neat, accurate, descriptive, and complete gas and electrical designs and layouts, material sheets, construction plans, cost estimates, and maps for large residential, commercial, and industrial developments using a high level of knowledge and recognition of electrical and gas equipment and devices used within the CoServ’s electrical and gas distribution system
Maintains subdivision plat data, updates, and files electronically
Learns to acquire data for geospatial referencing from various source, analyzes data and digitizes maps using the proper coordinate system, graphical elements, and data units that will be compatible with CoServ’s electronic mapping system
Develops, maintains, and updates proposals, contracts, and obtains cost estimates for all large residential, commercial, industrial accounts, and master planned communities
Attends LEC (Line Extension Committee – made up of three senior vice presidents) Meetings to propose any deviations from Tariff to the LEC. Deviations can be for system benefit, gaining new projects, or strategic planning
Attends GOC (Gas Operating Committee – made up of three senior vice presidents) Meetings to discuss new projects as they relate to system benefit and strategic planning
Establishes a consistent, fair, and professional process for resolving conflicts to create win/win final resolutions
Provides electrical designs by designing large conductor, multi-circuit overhead and underground electric lines that are a high level of design difficulty and complexity
Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor
Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support
Attends power distribution conferences and other meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in the transmissions and distribution of electricity and gas
Attends City Council, Planning, and Zoning Committee/Commission meetings as related to project
Maintains constant communications with CoServ Gas as it relates to Business Development and engineering
Oversees and/or performs field services, such as:
Staking/surveying by performing field measurements
Placing stakes and other markers to identify the locations of poles, anchors, lines, equipment, and devices
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by developing and maintaining a thorough
Keeps complete and accurate records
Assists in training new Engineering Design Technicians as well as other Engineering Project Managers
Works in the most efficient way possible with all CoServ departments and divisions in the development and implementation of CoServ’s management plans and goals
Communicates with all individuals/groups that may have information on new developments, which may be served by one or all CoServ’s services
Approves invoices, final billing, and material requests
Ability to travel, if necessary, for business and training
Attends CoServ University and all CoServ required training
Performs other duties and activities as directed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field and four (4) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry; or six (6) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry
First Aid/CPR
A minimum of six (6) years of high-level experience in electric utility industry and has demonstrated the ability to perform the job duties of a Sr. Engineering Technician
Six (6) years of working as an Engineering Technician; or, six (6) years of field experience in overhead/underground installation
High-level knowledge of utility construction
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under strict deadlines and has strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and in teams
Proficient in Maximo, Excel, Word, Arc Designer, GIS and AutoCAD
Proficient ability to layout and design underground and overhead electric utilities, as well as gas distribution facilities, for large subdivision projects
Understanding of line extension policy and tariffs
Knowledgeable in city, county, and state permitting requirements
Knowledgeable in CoServ's design standards and overhead/underground construction specifications
Knowledgeable in gas distribution design standards and construction specifications
Working knowledge of gas and electric distribution system
Knowledgeable in electricity and electrical equipment such as: Properly sizing equipment for residential and commercial loads, Transformer sizes, Single phase and three phase metering, Single phase and three phase overhead and underground line design, Large scale duct bank design and construction
Excellent written and verbal human relations and communication skills
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Understanding of National Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training
Skills in developing and delivering oral and written presentations
Ability to work under strict deadlines and has a high level of problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry; or, eight (8) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry, and has demonstrated the ability to perform the job duties of an Sr. Engineering Technician
PMP Certification
Highline Staking Certification
Willingness to obtain certification/training in opening energized equipment for engineering purposes
High-level knowledge of utility construction
Ten (10) years of engineering experience in electric utility industry, business development, project management, and economic development
Ten (10) years in the electrical distribution engineering field
Company
CoServ
CoServ is an electric and gas distribution company that provides reliable energy solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donnie Clary CPA
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-26
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