Project Manager

Aurora Blue Utility is seeking a motivated, technically adept individual to help support our quickly expanding Utility Planning department. This position will offer competitive pay, a high performance, fun environment, and exposure to a variety of exciting new development projects across Southern California. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of electrical distribution design and experience working with a utility company or contractor. Our department leads have decades of experience in the utility industry and will provide project-specific training. Basic project management skills and a great attitude are a must as this Utility Planning Specialist will have heavy interaction with fast-moving, high-visibility projects. Our company prides itself on taking care of customers, exploring new and better ways to operate, and having fun!

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electrical distribution design
• Strong MS office skills (Word, Excel, Design software)
• Experience working with external customers
• Experience managing multiple projects with customer commitment dates
• Strong understanding of civil construction drawings (Street Improvement, Site Plans, Utility Plans)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willing to commute to various locations throughout Southern California
• Ability to collect accurate field information independently
• A great attitude, a drive to create solutions, and a desire to have fun in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a current CA Driver’s License

Preferences:

• Utility Planning knowledge (SCE/LADWP/SDGE specifically)
• Experience working for Utility, Utility design contractor, or Applicant Designer
• Experience using pole loading software such as SPIDA or O-Calc.
• Experience in collecting field data for utility lines.
• Knowledge of SCE standards including PLM, DDS, UGS, DOH, and GO 95.

Typical Duties:

• Collect field data including height/distance measurements, pictures, and sketches of utility pole lines and existing utility facilities.
• Create field sketches of current and proposed utility facilities.
• Draw map(s) using the correct mapping symbols, callouts, decals, proper tie-downs, etc.
• Complete engineering functions and calculations to provide accurate proposed utility designs.
• Create composite utility designs for new development and relocation projects. Includes Power, Communication, Gas, and all other utilities.
• Input pole loading information. Engineer pole installation and replacement.
• Interact with clients and their design teams.
• Create and implement design solutions for a variety of projects.
• Track and manage multiple projects in various phases of design and construction.
• Work with the construction department to create workable efficient designs.
• Train and build skillsets of team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,253.67 - $124,147.88 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently following LA County and CDC COVID-19 regulations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location