Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager Hammond, IN at Orbital Career

Electric Utilities Engineering Project Manager - Hammond INWorking with our business partners to create improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering inspection and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships personal accountability innovation and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.Orbital Engineerings Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU) Distribution Engineering Design Projects and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).This position will directly support projects within the Utility Service Departments pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to clients poles and network reliability improvements on clients electric distribution systems. The staff support GIS data analytics creation of notifications work orders invoicing and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.Orbital Engineering Inc. is currently seeking an Electric Utilities Engineering Project Managerfor ourHammond INoffice to support our Midwest region projects.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: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 projectsUtilizes 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 constructionManages team productivity and ensures projects our closed out and invoiced accordinglySupports leadership team with client onboarding contract negotiations and extended relationship development to grow Orbital UII businessSchedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet agreement teamsResponsible 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 scopeCommunicate potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management teamRegularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effectiveProvides personnel orientation/training mentorship coaching and disciplinary actionCompletes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure highest quality product possibleConducts performance evaluations for department team membersWork is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design construction and quality assurance processMust be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time based on project assignmentMinimum RequirementsBachelor 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 yearsThorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment constructionExperience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintain schedule and budgetAbility to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting partiesDemonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forwardSuccessful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills the ability to communicate with all levels of the organizationSkills 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 teamProficient with Microsoft Office software applicationsExperience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reportingAbility to read and understand engineering drawing/schematicsMust have dependable transportation and a valid drivers license with insuranceThis 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 QualificationsMasters Degree in Engineering or Business AdministrationProfessional 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) GuidelinesDemonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience including financial reporting and department auditingExperience in pole loading (Spida Calc O-Calc Pole Foreman or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficialKnowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult SPANS NJUNS IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficialOrbital Engineering Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality responsiveness and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision prescription drug 401(k) and supplemental insurance.Orbital Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodationsDIS#LI-CV1Required Experience:IC Key Skills Immigration Attorney,Asset,Administrative Services,Courier Delivery,Import & Export,Computer Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Project Management Experience: years Vacancy: 1