Manager - Distribution Engineering

Description

• Build and maintain a competent/capable team of staff in alignment with OPPD¿s Accountable Management System (AMS) guidelines.
• Manage and direct the requisite project management, design engineering, permitting, procurement management, and construction standards of additions and modifications for the District's overhead and underground distribution system to ensure the safe, reliable, regulatory compliant and affordable distribution of electric power to serve our customers associated with external customer initiated projects.
• Develop and maintain a set of staff performance metrics.
• Develop and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all direct reports targeting: specific performance gaps necessary to fulfill the work of the Role, any currently assigned Key Accountabilities (KAs), or any special assignments designed to enhance the effectiveness of Role, Department, Division, etc. (Completed Annually)
• Provide department level design support to Distribution Engineering - System Improvements, Transmission Engineering, Substation Engineering, Maintenance Optimization and customer service groups.
• Perform routine reviews of work functions in accordance with Division Human Performance Policy for Knowledge Based Work as well as departmental Human Performance Procedures. Report all findings to management.
• Attract and retain high performing employees through development, trust, recognition, and career fair participation.
• Manage and direct self-providing project management services; or participating on larger project teams as required on large and/or technically complex District projects.
• Develop, maintain, adjust, and submit, as needed, revised staffing plans to advise Director on the staffing levels required to effectively support growth. Maximize company resources while leveraging external support.
• Reinforce, monitor and hold subordinate managers accountable for the effective application of OPPD¿s Manager Leadership Practices.
• Participate, as needed and assigned, on the T&D Emergency Response Team.
• Provide for engineering and design review of all plans, orders, estimates, specifications, permit applications, and contracts issued by Distribution Engineering - Customer to ensure compliance with all applicable government and District regulations and requirements.
• Accountable to develop and implement plans and programs (1-2 years in scope) to achieve OPPD and Energy Delivery strategic objectives and to deliver desired outputs/assigned KAs of the Engineering division.
• Effectively apply OPPD¿s Managerial Leadership Practices (MLPs) (i.e.: Management Accountabilities, Talent Inventory, Succession Planning, Organizational Performance Planning, Clarity Building, etc.) for assigned staff.

Requirements

• Familiarity and experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, Bentley MicroStation, PeopleSoft, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience. A Master's degree in Engineering or Business may be used in lieu of 1 year of experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nebraska or means for reciprocity within one year.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and execute assigned projects while working with other engineering professionals in a team based environment.
• Extensive experience in Distribution design, project management, metering, and electrical networks.
• Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Thorough knowledge of OPPD's transmission, distribution and substation systems, corporate policy, regulations, and standard practices.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance