Distribution Design Supervisor

About the role

The Distribution Design Supervisor position is remote and U.S. based. This role is exempt under FLSA classification.

Responsibilities

• 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 projects.
• Utilizes 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 construction.
• Manages team productivity and ensures projects are closed out and invoiced accordingly.
• Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital UII business.
• Schedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet agreement teams.
• Responsible 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 scope.
• Communicate potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management team.
• Regularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effective.
• Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• Conducts 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.
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 3+ years of experience in the utility industry, engineering design, and/or project management.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Supervisory experience of 0-2 years.
• Thorough and working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction.
• Experience in managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintaining schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements with measurable results in moving a departmental initiative forward.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting.
• 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) Guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing.
• Experience in 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.

Skills

• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent written as well as verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining an effective team.

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.