Mgr Design Engineering

Description

• Manage the department budget. Establish and monitor engineering and design process to meet Asset Management and Operations objectives. Ensure scope control to contain costs and manage engineering estimates to within + / - 10% of actual project costs.
• Create effective working relationships with employees, customers, other departments, and outside agencies.
• Provide central and focused leadership and management of distribution engineering / design activities across Exelon by having key interface with Work Management to levelized engineering activities in conjunction with the work plan and to optimize crew utilization. Consistently monitor engineering activities to facilitate decision making that bundles work opportunities to maximize construction output.
• Provide leadership to and development of the management team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisals. Identify opportunities for growth and learning.
• Facilitate open and honest communication with staff. Assure that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Total number of Direct reports is 4 - 6. Directly and indirectly manages 30 plus employees and professionals in the Distribution Engineering and Design Department. Manage and continuously evaluate an outsourcing strategy that optimizes staffing and utilization of internal and external resources. Responsible for distribution engineering and design support of approximately 1500 distribution feeders operated at distribution and sub-transmission voltages that serve approximately 860,000 customers in the region. Develop, enhance and maintain key interface with Work Management to ensure engineering and design activities are focused on optimizing construction output across the Company.
• Drive and oversee the development and implementation of short and long term internally generated distribution engineering, design, and reliability activities to eliminate rework, assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals.
• Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon and outside.
• Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization. Lead management team in promoting diversity. Serve as a change agent for business initiatives and assure the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions and develop technical capabilities in the organization.

Requirements

• Knowledge of company safety, regulatory and various operating policies and procedures.
• Distribution Operations field experiences
• Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value / eliminate non-value activity.
• Graduate degree or Graduate Level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience
• Proven high level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change and ensure compliance to engineering processes and design procedures
• Self-initiator and proven performance management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, effectively managing conflicting priorities in a multi-tasking environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture OR demonstrated ability to manage, develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, motivational, negotiation, time management, and oral/written communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of distribution engineering practices.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• Referral bonus program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $123,200.00/Yr. – $169,400.00/Yr.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance