Seminole Electric

MANAGER OF TRANSMISSION, SUBSTATION ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Tampa, FL

Full-time

About This Job

Position Summary Description

Directly accountable for providing supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership and technical guidance to a multi-disciplined team of engineers and designers in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. Manages the delivery of power plant capital projects and focuses on the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives while achieving excellence in the areas of project safety and quality. Manages risks to ensure proactive identification and mitigation and works collaboratively with Capital Portfolio Management and Controls to ensure alignment with established process and effective monitoring, controls and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Drives the recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition of a team of professional and technical resources. Holds the team accountable for best practices with respect to engineering and project execution, while ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State and enterprise standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

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Manages a team of professional and technical resources in designing and engineering electric transmission facilities which include the additions of and modifications to transmission lines, greenfield and brownfield substations in a manner that cost-effectively meet the needs of customers and comply with all applicable safety, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements.

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Leads the development and implementation of detailed project staffing plans that ensure the availability and utilization of the right disciplines, skills and competencies to execute project work plans cost-effectively and in accordance with project schedules.

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Actively involved with the transmission planning team to provide technical inputs, advice and options for future T&S infrastructures

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Oversees cross-functional coordination and communication to ensure project alignment throughout the project lifecycle and that stakeholders and customers’ expectation are effectively managed, while concurrently maintaining delivery momentum.

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Leads the development and implementation of processes, workflows, engineering and design standards, and equipment and material standards associated with transmission line and substation facilities.

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Plans, directs and manages the work deliverables of departmental personnel to maximize performance and individual development; and to ensure effective teamwork and employee collaboration in the fulfillment of departmental and Cooperative goals and objectives within budget.

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Influences and supports resolution to problematic field situations including system operations, system maintenance and reliability matters across the transmission and substation infrastructure.

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Administers and complies with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board policies associated with the integrated transmission system.

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Actively engages in negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements to ensure terms are negotiated and administered in the best interests of the Cooperative.

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Directs the development and implementation of departmental budgets, work plans, associated contracts and performance goals.

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Partners with other organizational leaders to Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and optimize capital project cost.

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Establishes assessment systems and monitors work activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines in addition to alignment with budget, schedule and quality expectations.

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Maintains effective working relationships with all stakeholders including employees at all levels within the corporation.

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Ensures smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understandings during all interpersonal contacts.

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Supports the execution of corporate and division vision, strategic initiatives and objectives.

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Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

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NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole’s Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in “audit-ready”. You should also be familiar with Seminole’s Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole’s compliance program and the context of your duties and responsibilities attendant to your designation in the SOM.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

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BS Degree in Engineering

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Twelve (12) years of progressive experience in electric utility environment including at least eight (8) years of direct experience in engineering, construction and/or project management related to transmission and substation facilities at a voltage level greater than 100kV; and at least three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role with recruitment and selection, training and development and/or performance management accountabilities

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Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera or comparable project management software tool

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Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization

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Proven track record of providing leadership to meet established goals, and foster an environment of continuous improvement and professional development

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Advanced engineering degree, Professional Engineer (PE) Registration, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

Technical Competencies/Skills:

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Transmission Line and/or Substation Design

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T&S Engineering and design principles and best practices

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Project management tools and concepts

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Equipment applications, construction materials and practices

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Understanding of contract commercial terms and conditions language

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Transmission and/or Substation equipment and work methods

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National Electric Safety Code, OSHA and appropriate State of Florida rules, DOT, Environmental, RUS, FERC, and NERC

Soft Competencies/Skills:

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Communication – written and verbal

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Presentation

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Relationship building

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Workforce planning

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Innovative thinker

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Analytical

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Multi-tasking – multiple assignments and demands

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Leadership and coaching

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Employee engagement and team building

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Employee training and development

Physical Requirements

Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Working Conditions

Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. Occasional travel to various locations in state and out-of-state to visit job sites and attend meetings with consultants and equipment suppliers is required. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.

“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties, or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”