Electric Engineering Manager

Details **Posted:** 17-Jul-23

Location: Lebanon, Indiana

Type: Full Time

Years of Experience:

5 - 10

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high-quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• Term & Accidental Life
• Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Benefits

Job Summary:

• Directs the overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility’s electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.

• Implement and maintain work order system for capital and maintenance projects.

• Ensures all pertinent construction data is recorded and engineering drawings completed.

• Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.

• Assists Engineering Services Department with equipment and vehicle specifications and requirements.

• Submits annual budget information, five (5) CIP and staff requirements to the General Manager.

• Manages work performed by outside contractors.

• Coordinates departments’ work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.

• Conducts engineering studies.

• Works with and oversee the work performed by outside engineering firms.

• Contributes to team decision making in order to accomplish business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work, i.e., effective project management.

• Responds to customers complaints in a timely manner.

• Prepares weekly departmental work schedules and maintains comprehensive inclement weather work/projects schedule.

• Oversees the electric department work order system.

• Prepares all job estimates and billing information for electric department.

• Performs field work as necessary.

• Works closely with Line Crew Supervisor to plan, schedule line crew work.

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

• Attends seminars and continuing education classes to enhance managerial, administrative and technical skills.

• Performs all other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

• Six to eight years electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two to four years in a supervisory capacity.

• Some level of Business Management course work recommended.

• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.

• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.

• A valid Indiana driver’s license required. First aid and CPR certifications required.

  About City of Lebanon Utilities Lebanon Utilities is a municipally-owned family of utilities providing electric, sewer, and water services to the City of Lebanon and the Town of Ulen. In addition, the company serves the Town of Elmwood with sewer and water and manages and operates stormwater and telecommunications facilities for the City of Lebanon.The Lebanon Utilities Service Board is charged with the operation of the city’s electric, water, and sewage treatment departments with day-to-day operational responsibilities assigned to the general manager. The company is headquartered in the Lebanon Municipal Building located at 401 South Meridian Street and has offices for electric operations on 1300 West Main Street and for sewer on 802 Lafayette Avenue. Connections working at City of Lebanon Utilities