Physical Engineering Supervisor

PDS 10 / Power Delivery Substation Responsibilities

• Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.
• Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
• Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted time frames.
• Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
• Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
• Conducts group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
• Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.

• Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
• Is well organized and is well‑versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members within the group.
• Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
• Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
• Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
• Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
• Candidate must be willing and able to report to office in either Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Lakewood twice a week.

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry, with at least 2+ in substation physical design.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
• FE certification in highly desirable, ability and will to attain PE is required.

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

$88,590.00 - $

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources.