Manager, Customer Design

Job Description

Summary

This position will manage customer-related design activities, including applications for new services, upgrades, line extensions, and applicant construction projects. Additionally, this position will supervise a team of Designers in preparing designs for new or modified Chugach distribution facilities for customer projects. The position will be the Chugach representative in interactions with customers and agencies regarding the extension, joint use, and relocation of Chugach facilities.

Essential Functions

- Review designs for technical accuracy and completeness and review cost estimates related to design projects.

- Provide input for Tariff reviews and administer it on projects.

- Manage preparation of detailed plans, drawings and specifications necessary for construction.

- Prepare written correspondence associated with design projects.

- Administer contracts for engineering consulting services and prepare requests for proposals for design services.

- Provide cost reporting on reimbursable or prepaid work for customer projects.

- Manage, prepare, maintain and update project schedules.

- Participate in project pre-bids, bid openings and pre-construction meetings.

- Review and process project closeout documentation.

- Establish and manage goals and objectives for assigned division.

- Manage schedule and projects to meet deadlines within budget resources.

- Plan and schedule resource allocation to meet seasonal construction projects and system operational plan.

- Participate in committee assignments with various organizations with authority to make decisions and act on behalf of Chugach.

- Participate in negotiating agreements with State and Municipal agencies for modification or relocation of Chugach facilities.

- Prepare and administer agreements related to Chugach facility extensions and relocations.

- Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

- Manager/Sr. Manager, Distribution Design and Construction: Report to, receive direction, guidance, and decisions from

- Other Managers and Staff: Coordinate with and provide information.

- Other Chugach Departments: Coordinate with and exchange information.

External

- Bargaining Unit Representatives

- Federal, State and Local Agencies: Coordinate and provide information.

- Communications and other joint use utilities: Coordinate the design of joint use facilities.

- Consulting engineering firms: Consult and exchange information.

- Electric Utilities: Exchange planning and technical information.

- Vendors and manufacturers' representatives: Consult and exchange information.

- Member-Owners: Provide assistance.

Competencies

- Knowledge of electric utility system design, operations and construction.

- Current knowledge of Uniform System of Accounts, RUS design and construction requirements, RUS Approved List of Materials, National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA rules and regulations, environmental regulations, construction contracts, materials and practices; as well as construction and material specifications.

- Ability to supervise and direct department staff in designing plant facilities required for the efficient operation of electrical distribution systems.

- Ability to assess system needs and prepare designs that meet electrical and mechanical demands, while also fulfilling aesthetic, economic, regulatory and environmental requirements of overhead and underground distribution lines.

- Proficient in Microsoft suite, project management software and current working knowledge of CAD/GIS systems.

- Ability to work with other department personnel and supervisors in carrying out plans, construction, contracts, etc., utilizing a high level of teamwork skills.

- Effective customer skill and ability to resolve conflicts. Must have a high degree of project management and follow-up skills to keep reports, correspondence and projects on schedule.

- Ability to expedite work while maintaining necessary standards.

- Ability to balance multiple priorities and make necessary decisions promptly when required.

- Ability to organize and train an efficient work group.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for the Distribution Designers.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment, with occasional weekend and evening work. Some travel to alternate sites may be required for inspection and design review in varying weather conditions, including sites accessible by fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. Outside meetings will be necessary Occasional travel outside the state may be required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related discipline, required. Additional specialized training in electric utility design, construction, planning and accounting, preferred. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska, or ability to attain registration, preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory responsibility, in electrical distribution engineering design or construction, required.

This experience must include design of distribution lines and facilities, underground systems, transformer banks, and similar horizontal plants. Experience must also include electrical, mechanical, and structural experience as needed for complete design, including foundation and structures.

Substitution

Additional professional experience in similarly complex role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

- Medical, RX, Dental & Vision

- Health Savings Account (HSA)

- Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY

- 401K Plan

- Defined Benefit (Pension)

- Retirement Investment services

- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- Short Term Disability

- Long Term Disability

- Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

- 20 days vacation for first year of employment

- 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays

- Employee Assistance Program

- MetLife Will Preparation