Lead Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee the performance of capital project engineering across all phases, including scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management, design, engineering design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Conduct field circuit evaluations based on the specified project scope and identify potential enhancements.

• Analyze sketches that detail existing and planned work actions in alignment with approved construction standards.

• Supervise and collaborate with both internal and external resources to ensure detailed designs comply with approved construction standards.

• Evaluate design inputs for SAP system notifications and authorize the corresponding construction work orders.

• Assess and approve design specifics to provide a comprehensive overview of the tasks to be executed by line and commissioning contractors.

• Generate engineering bid documents emphasizing unit-based pricing for all projects within the service area.

• Collaborate with Construction and Commissioning teams to guarantee effective equipment installation.

• Proactively devise alternative methods or design concepts to tackle unique challenges or enhance processes/services.

• Perform additional duties as required.

• Leverage expertise to influence and mentor departmental engineers.

• Willingness to maintain a hybrid office/remote schedule that includes required fieldwork.

• Provide technical leadership on complex projects that significantly affect the department.

• Mentor, develop, and support the team in technical competencies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Act as a liaison to direct contractors on company policies, standards, and best practices.

• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Professional Engineering License is preferred.

• Knowledge of distribution designs and construction is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience collaborating with contractors.

• Proven experience in project delivery as required.

• Experience with overhead electrical distribution projects is preferred.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word; SAP and Primavera experience is advantageous.

• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams.

• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities to analyze unique technical and analytical issues.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage projects effectively.

• Strong management and leadership skills with the capacity to drive change and promote new technologies.

• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape, including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

• General understanding of contracts, commercial aspects, and regulatory awareness, with the ability to balance efficient customer service and project execution for maximum return on investment.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands using sound engineering and financial judgment to identify optimal solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Health/Dental Insurance

• 401k Plan with Employer Match

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off

• Leadership Development Program

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Referral Bonus Program

• Wellness Program

• Team Building Events

• Community Service Events