LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 2 hours ago
Team Leader - Engineer Design Services
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers. The Team Leader for Engineer Design Services is responsible for overseeing the engineering design and cost estimation for electric and gas distribution facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining positive client relationships.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Leads a professional group of employees in the preparation and the processing of gas and electric customer contribution contracts in accordance with Company guidelines. Provides comprehensive information to customer inquiries including gas and electric line extension policies, practices. Prepares other contractual agreements as required
Supervises Project Coord Sr Asset Mgmt, Contract Coordinators I, II, Seniors and Leads communicates with employees about job performance, including establishing measurable goals, conducting midyear and yearend review meeting and following the PEP guidelines for managing performance
Supervises the development of career potential of employees by establishing Individual Development Plans and identifying development activities for current and future assignments
Supervises and oversees the Permit Department and PBWK projects, handling day to day issues and concerns
Leads the development and administration of departmental policies and procedures consistent with government agency regulations and other company policies
Assists in the calculation of new rates for Front Footage costs, Underground versus Overhead rates, Gas and Electric extension rates, etc
Supervises the emergency repair of storm damage for distribution lines and facilities
Supervises the preparation of construction plans, cost estimates, etc., for overhead and underground electric and gas distribution work performed in the Company service area
Reviews designs for cost effectiveness, accuracy and accordance to quality criteria and company standards
Ensures proper coordination with other utilities, cable companies, contractors, governmental agencies, etc., as to location and, if necessary, relocation of electric and gas facilities
Directs the layout and design for new construction and reconstruction of electric and gas facilities within the Company system. Schedules and assigns design jobs to ensure routine and long-range customer requirements are met
Assists and supports design team members (design techs, ROW agents, account managers, etc.) in daily activities as needed
Reviews design lay-outs for location of electric and gas easements required for construction projects on private property
Leads the electric distribution transformer department by managing budget, maintaining proper inventory, and disposal of retired transformers
Assists Manager and Group Leader with oversight of large and/or complex projects
Supervises exempt or non-exempt personnel responsible for timekeeping, maintenance of department files, records, office machines and supply orders
Maintains employee records (e.g., off-duty, tardiness, overtime, progressive disciplinary action, etc.)
Evaluates both union and non-union employee job performance and progress; reviews evaluation with employee and recommends employee promotions and disciplinary action
Conducts fact findings and responds to first step grievances
Conducts and/or attends safety tailgate sessions on a regularly scheduled basis
Works on PSRT team or other storm restoration duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering
5+ years related experience
Additional technical training in design, construction, tariffs and policies
Preferred
Master's degree
Broad knowledge of the Distribution Design function
Excellent interpersonal relations skills
This position requires constant interdepartmental and customer interaction
Above average computer skills
Previous gas or electric construction and/or design experience
Work is diversified and requires analysis and solution of non-routine, complex problems requiring the evaluation of a wide variety of data
Independent judgment is required in making decisions from various alternatives
Ability to use formal education and/or experience in practical application to work assignments
Maintains working knowledge of LG&E Systems/software (WIM, CIS, RAPP, Smallworld, Autocad, Intranet, Oracle, Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Understands other company programs that interface with the Energy Delivery Gas and Electric Operations
Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Mooney
Senior Assistant to the COO
Lonnie Bellar
Chief Operations Officer
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