Senior Distribution Design Manager

🕒 April 17

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $145k - $185k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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Orbital Engineering, Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1969

⚡ Energy

Energy • Utilities • Infrastructure

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a veteran-owned engineering and technical services firm that provides full-service solutions in engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, asset integrity, and safety for industrial and infrastructure clients. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Pittsburgh with multiple regional offices, the company supports utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals (steel/aluminum), and public/private infrastructure projects, using advanced inspection technologies (drones/robotics) and proprietary tablet-based apps and databases to deliver inspections, retrofits, greenfield design, and turnkey asset management.

📋 Description

• manage operations of multiple electric distribution engineering and design teams to validate delivery of projects within assigned region are executed in accordance with project schedule and budget • direct and/or provide leadership to team for engineering, design, and construction functions within assigned region or projects • utilize understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines and to manage Utility Services Department teams through engineering and construction commitments • manage regional productivity and financial budget, regularly report variances to internal management team to verify alignment with business plan • verify department teams are uniformed in their approach to safety, engineering design, technology platform utilization, project execution, and invoicing practices • support leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and relationship development to grow Orbital Utility Services business • responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management • regularly interface directly with clients or contractors to verify department projects are executed in alignment with scope, justifying and submitting change orders when needed • communicate potential strategic initiatives or departmental risks to internal management team • provide personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action • uphold Orbital Company Standards and complete quality assurance practices on regional team deliverables to verify highest quality product possible • conduct performance evaluations for department team members • work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design, construction, and quality assurance process • advocate for safety within the department • provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams • function as client point of contact and liaison on project-related issues • collaborate with other design managers on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control • oversee and manage existing capital, reliability, and customer project work for clients: Customer project work includes reconductors, voltage conversions, circuit rebuilds, DOT relocations, and large customer development feeds (OH & UG) • support business development, proposal creation, and growth opportunities, including client engagement activities • facilitate client & team collaboration and communication; managing resource loading based on clients demands • track scope, schedule, and budget for projects • oversee QA/QC for design team • monitor team performance metrics • track and report financial metrics • strategize and implement organizational structures to enable future growth • coordinate work for the distribution department including making assignments and reviewing performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff • support overall regional office development and resource coordination between Midwest regional office • interpret organizational policies, procedures, and goals to staff • train, develop, mentor, and career-develop the staff • recruit top talent as well as the engagement and retention of staff • where needed, serve as project manager or project lead/engineer for key clients, new clients, or where new lines of business are being developed • organize, lead, and conduct the annual performance appraisal process for department staff. • serve as the technical advisor, providing senior-level input and evaluation on engineering projects • advocate for quality and ensure that the corporate and quality initiatives are implemented, including coordinating with the appropriate teams to assign quality control reviewers • advance and develop departmental tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution • proactively work through corrective actions where deficiencies are identified • all other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 7+ years of prior relevant experience either working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing electric distribution design engineering • Demonstrated supervisory skills and proven project management experience • Experience in managing multiple teams throughout a geographic region • Demonstrated ability to grow a business unit within a region or territory • Working knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction • Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards • Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing. • Experience with pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) • Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult, SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial • Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward. • Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all level of the organization • Skills 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 team. • Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications • Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting • Ability to read and understand engineering drawing/schematics • Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance • Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members • This 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • 401(k)-retirement savings plan • supplemental insurance options • company-paid life and AD&D insurance • company-paid short-term disability coverage • generous paid time off program