Lead Engineer

We are currently seeking an Electric Lead Engineer in LaBella's Program Management Services Division at our client's office in Rochester, NY.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

This position is for our client in the electric utility industry. The candidate will be responsible for high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage transmission and distribution line designs for with strong focus specifically in Electrical Distribution systems in the Rochester, NY area. The Lead Engineer will work closely with the construction and design team to develop drawings, specifications, and construction work orders to support the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical equipment. Individual must be able to work independently, as well as part of multi-discipline teams producing electrical engineering documents.

Position reports to a Unit Manager Line but will work day-to- day in a cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project manager(s).

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

• Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

• Perform field circuit reviews based on the project scope given and identify proposed improvements.

• Review sketches that include existing and proposed work actions according to approved construction standards.

• Oversee and coordinate with internal and external resources the detailed designs according to approved construction standards.

• Review design inputs for SAP system notifications and approve corresponding construction work orders.

• Review and approve design detail to provide overview of work to be performed by line and commissioning contractors.

• Create engineering bid documents with a focus on unit-based pricing for all projects within the service territory.

• Interface with Construction and Commissioning resources to ensure efficient equipment installations.

• Proactively develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve unique problems or to improve processes/services.

• Other duties as assigned.

For Lead Engineers:

• Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.

• Willingness to have a hybrid office/remote schedule including field work required

• Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department.

• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills

• Ability to collaborate across departments

• Liaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices

• Work independently with little supervision