Electrical Engineering Department Manager

2 days ago


Hammond, Indiana, United States Orbital LLC Full time
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Department Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Department Manager to join our team in Hammond, IN. As a key member of our Utility Services Department, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple electric distribution teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget
  • Direct and provide leadership to team members for engineering, design, and construction functions
  • Utilize knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards and client standards to manage Utility Services Department teams
  • Manage regional productivity and financial budget, reporting variances to internal management team
  • Verify department teams are uniformed in safety, engineering design, technology platform utilization, project execution, and invoicing practices
  • Create training opportunities for department staff
  • Support leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and relationship development
  • Develop customer proposals, including technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
  • Interface directly with clients or contractors to verify department projects are executed in alignment with scope
  • Communicate potential strategic initiatives or departmental risks to internal management team
  • Provide personnel orientation, training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
  • Uphold Orbital Company Standards and complete quality assurance practices on regional team deliverables
  • Conduct performance evaluations for department team members
Requirements:
  • BS in an Engineering Discipline (EE preferred) with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated supervisory skills and proven project management experience
  • Previous experience leading engineering personnel 7+ years
  • Experience in managing multiple teams
  • Ability to negotiate and develop relationships with current and new clients or contracting parties
  • Proficient knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and comprehension of client construction standards
  • Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
  • Experience with analyzing data and preparing departmental financial reporting
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and provide leadership to other team members
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
  • Knowledge or experience in overhead and underground utility distribution
  • 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
About Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.



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