Project Engineer or Manager

Position Summary

Reports to the Manager of Transmission Services. The purpose of this position is to be a hands-on Project Manager/Engineer. Job Title will be dependent on credentials and qualifications. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of a variety of small expense to large capital projects involving transmission lines, substations, communication systems, battery systems, and more. The Project Manager/Engineer will be assigned to the project from conception to energization and close-out and will be responsible for all aspects of the project from an owner's perspective such as progress reporting, budget tracking, member cooperative relations, contractor/consultant relations, and public relations. The successful candidate will be supported with resources and direction from the Manager of Transmission Services, Manager of Compliance, and the Manager of IT Systems, along with others from within the organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and integrity of all assigned projects
• Manage project schedule and budget
• Monitor consultant relations and project deliverables
• Ensure development and adherence to ETEC Project Execution Plan
• Lead or coordinate quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) process
• Coordinate with owner engineers (member cooperatives), contractors, neighboring utilities and external resources
• Review design and construction activities for ETEC-funded or sponsored projects
• Support project activities and scope including scheduling, budgeting, proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation and change management.
• Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects with both EPC firms and field construction contractors
• Continue professional development through industry training and technical education
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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Additional Responsibilities – Project Engineer Only

• Lead technical discussions and provide engineering recommendations throughout project execution
• Make technical decisions related to assigned engineering disciplines
• Perform or support SCADA programming, RTU programming, relay programming, relay event analysis, and other technical assignments as applicable.
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Qualification and Education Requirements

Project Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Minimum four years of power distribution, substation, transmission, utility, or project management experience
• General knowledge of electric utilities, substations, and transmission systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
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Project Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology or a related field required. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Minimum four years of power distribution, substation, transmission, utility, or project management experience
• General knowledge of electric utilities, substations, and transmission systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
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Preferred Skills and abilities

• Additional training in utility systems and/or project management
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making skills with accountability for decisions
• Sound communication skills including bi-monthly project updates to Manager of Transmission Services for communication and reports to leadership
• Advanced analytical and technological skills
• Strong member service focus
• High degree of professionalism and accountability
• Willingness to learn new job skills and technologies
• Adaptability to changing working environments, demands, and priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• High level of judgment, analytic ability, and creativity to solve unique problems and challenges
• Ability to travel for work; including overnight travel
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