Overview

Under general direction of the manager, the supervisor is responsible for the activities of estimator's work required to develop design packages that include Work Management System point to point, layouts, and cost estimates. The supervisor assists the Distribution Engineering Department as needed with operating cost studies, productivity/program reports and others. Coordinates utility work with State, County and local municipality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Perform safety talks, OJT's and ensures that safe work practices are followed and environmental considerations in accordance with Company policy are included in engineering designs.
• Supervise and schedule the activities of estimators assigned to development of work orders, layout and cost estimates for New Business, System Improvement, Storm Hardening, Capital projects, and associated maintenance programs.
• Supervise estimators and attend field inspections and meetings as necessary to ensure design compliance with Company Standards Review and sign off on design packages. Ensure all designs follow applicable engineering specifications and procedures.
• Provide estimates to project owners for the preparation of appropriations for project funding.
• Ensures estimators report to work in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Represent the Company at meetings with customers, contractors, governmental officials, consulting engineers, lawyers and other Company personnel regarding the electric distribution system as needed.
• Takes a lead role as Damage Assessment Coordinator during storm activities.
• Provide off hour and weekend support in the event of storms, system contingencies.
• Assists in managerial functions as required. Instructs, trains, disciplines and develops members of the department as needed. Prepares accurate time sheets, data reports, studies or other reports promptly and accurately when needed.
• Acts as liaison between the LTS department and other Company departments and divisions as needed.
• Participates in various committees and task forces. Identify process improvements, new technology and training improvements to enhance the department.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years work experience in the utility industry. or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the utility industry. or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 7 years work experience in the utility industry.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. and a minimum of 3 years work experience in the utility industry.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational and technical skills. Required
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to diplomatically interact with internal and external customers, support staff and various levels of management. Required
• Must possess working knowledge of computer systems. Required
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment. Required
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed. Required
• Should have relevant experience in at least one of the following areas: planning, design and/or operation of the electrical system. Preferred
• Must have an understanding of Electric Operations specifications and procedures. Preferred
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Preferred
• NMS working knowledge is preferred. Preferred
• WMS working knowledge is preferred. Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must respond to system emergencies
• Must travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel as needed.