JOB TITLE:
JOINT USE DESIGN SUPERVISOR
LOCATION:
REMOTE (U.S. BASED)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION
EXEMPT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ORBITAL ENGINEERING, INC. IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A JOINT USE DESIGN SUPERVISOR FOR
A REMOTE WORK POSITION. THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH JOINT USE
AND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION DESIGN. THIS POSITION WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT PROJECTS
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT’S POLE ATTACHMENT APPLICATION PROCESS AND POWER DELIVERY
IMPROVEMENT PROCESS. THE TEAM IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ANALYZING REQUESTS FOR
ATTACHMENT TO CLIENT’S POLES AND NETWORK RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON CLIENT’S
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF SUPPORT GIS DATA ANALYTICS,
CREATION OF NOTIFICATIONS, WORK ORDERS, INVOICING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
UTILIZING ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE.
ORBITAL ENGINEERING PARTNERS WITH UTILITY AND COMMUNICATION COMPANIES IN
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS FOR JOINT USE POLE ATTACHMENT PROGRAMS
(JU), DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT CHARGE (DSIC) PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE PENNSYLVANIA LONG-TERM
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LTIIP).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 our 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
Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure highest
quality product possible
Conducts performance evaluations for department team members
OTHER DUTIES
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS JOB POSTING DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THIS JOB. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY
TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the
engineering design, construction, and quality assurance process.
Travel in this position is irregular and uncommon, however, must be willing
to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project
assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
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.
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
maintain schedule and budget
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 levels 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
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional
(PMP)
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) is beneficial
Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (Katapult, SPANS, NJUNS,
IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
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.
LOCATION NOTE:
THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON MARKET DATA AND INTERNAL
EQUITY AND MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE CANDIDATE’S LOCATION.
SALARY RANGE:
$85,000 – $110,000 ANNUALLY (BASED ON EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND LOCATION)
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, COMPANY-PAID MATERNITY AND BONDING LEAVE, AND A GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
PROGRAM TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY YOU NEED BOTH
PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY.
ABOUT ORBITAL:
POWERED BY PEOPLE, DRIVEN BY SOLUTIONS
SINCE 1969, ORBITAL HAS BEEN SPECIALIZING IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT
EXECUTION AND ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR THE HEAVY INDUSTRIAL SECTORS AND UTILITIES.
OUR REGIONAL OFFICES, HANDS-ON MENTALITY, AND WORLD-WIDE INTEGRATED TEAMS
PROVIDE AN ABILITY TO LEVERAGE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND INDUSTRY
BEST-PRACTICES WHEREVER A PROJECT MAY LIE GEOGRAPHICALLY. OUR FOCUS STEADFASTLY
REMAINS ON FINDING AND DELIVERING THE BEST SOLUTION, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THAT
TEAM SITS ACROSS OUR ORGANIZATION. AT ORBITAL, OUR POWER IS OUR PEOPLE.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUE DIVERSITY AT OUR COMPANY. WE DO
NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER,
SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, OR DISABILITY STATUS.
JOINT002565
#LI-CV1