Engineering Manager - Distribution

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity for the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has provided architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 800 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD’s Power Team has continued to grow organically due to our stellar reputation in the industry and is excited to add a Distribution Engineering Manager to our Akron, OH, Columbus, OH, or Pittsburgh, PA offices. This person would share a passion for being a technical expert in distribution line design and using that expertise to guide other engineers in their careers with mentoring and opportunity creation. Our Power Group is about looking ahead into the future and ensuring that our high-quality designs and innovative way of approaching work fuel safe communities in the regions we serve.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. A Master’s degree in Engineering is a plus.
• Equivalent experience of 15 years in electric utility without a Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of experience in distribution line design.
• 3 years of experience managing distribution line projects is preferred.
• Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam is preferred.
• Proficient comprehension of safety codes, utility standards, and regulations (NESC, ASCE, IEEE).
• Excels using anything in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of Distribution Design Studio, SPIDACalc, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and O-Calc is preferred.
• Experience mentoring and empowering engineers new in their careers.
• Enjoys taking on a leadership role as a technical expert in our field and as a servant leader in the community and within the company.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
• Enjoys developing and nurturing strong client and sub-consultant relationships.
• Experience developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope/services requested by clients that yield successful projects for clients and the Company.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management in our Power group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of high voltage infrastructure projects: this includes complete A & E design, survey, environmental assessment, field services, utilities, and geotechnical services. Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Technical oversight: managing the quality control process, analyzing, and correlating scientific and engineering data to recognize discrepancies in results and identifying the possible solutions and risks associated with them.
• Client Engagement and Management offer the Project Manager a chance to develop and build programs and client relationships to grow this team. This includes understanding clients’ needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems. This person will not only meet revenue goals but also actively seek out opportunities to exceed expectations.
• Mentoring and developing the Distribution team to further our success in the industry: This includes engineering and technical training and empowering teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translate that to continued career success.
• Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, this includes developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD’s quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within scope and budget.
  
  

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort into making us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…