Electrical Project Manager

City of Gillette; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gillette is seeking an experienced professional to design and manage electrical and fiber infrastructure projects for the city. You will coordinate construction, track progress with Microsoft Project, and ensure safety and reliability across capital improvement initiatives.

The role involves budgeting, reviewing proposals, and maintaining GIS and GPS records, with duties extending to rights-of-way, easements, and coordination with outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the occupation.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent experience with 5–7 years preferred.
• Journey Lineworker certification or JourneElectrician license or Engineering Tech Training.
• Valid Wyoming driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with GIS mapping software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates electric infrastructure projects, schedules contractor work, and uses MS Project to track progress.
• Designs and modifies electrical systems to meet safety and reliability goals.
• Plans, analyzes costs, and reviews proposals, bids, and feasibility studies.
• Maintains GIS databases and processes GPS data for infrastructure records.
• Manages CIP electrical projects from planning through construction and budgeting.
• Negotiates property rights, easements, and permits with outside parties.

Skills

Project management

GIS mapping

Budgeting

Contract coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Journey Lineworker certification or equivalent

Driver's license (Wyoming)

Tools

Microsoft Project

GPS equipment

GIS software

Job description

This position performs project design, management, and mapping of city electrical infrastructure projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs project management duties; coordinates and oversees construction and installation of electric infrastructure; schedules and prioritizes contractor work in coordination with Electrical Services Superintendent; uses Microsoft Project to track progress and schedule resources; inspects and evaluates progress; maintains detailed records, summaries, and reports.
• Designs and modifies city electrical infrastructure to exacting standards while focused on safety and improving system reliability; aids Electrical Services in achieving project goals and milestones.
• Performs project design duties; plans and designs engineering projects for electrical systems; conducts review and analysis of project viability, needs, cost, and related project details; reviews and analyzes project proposals, bid packets, specifications, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
• Utilizes specialty software to maintain and update electrical and fiber models; maintains electrical and fiber optic GIS database and related records; collects and processes GPS data of electrical and fiber optic infrastructure using survey grade GPS equipment.
• Designs and administers the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of electrical engineering projects for the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Works with outside agencies on lease agreements, rights-of-way acquisitions, crossing permits and encroachments; negotiates, acquires, and records easements from private parties; researches properties, easements, rights-of-way, boundaries and corporate limits; permits and monitors the use and occupancy of city-owned rights-of-way and easements.

• Calculates and estimates materials required for electrical installations; ensures warehouse maintains adequate inventory levels; permits release of materials from warehouse; audits warehouse allocations to ensure accuracy; maintains record of installation for tracking, system value, and depreciation.
• Evaluates annual Electrical Engineering budget; forecasts needs based on available funds; reviews and processes invoices; reviews and approves purchases.
• Performs the duties of a Journey Lineworker as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of applicable city, county, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical substation, transmission, distribution, and fiber optic systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of budget processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of land records, boundary limits, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands and in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Utilities Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The superintendent or supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include City Chapter 17, utility line extension policies, city construction specifications, the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, the APPA Safety Manual, and the city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied project management duties and desig practices. The unique nature of each project contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to design and manage the construction of electrical and fiber optic infrastructure. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of electrical and fiber operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, contractors, developers, property owners, school and business representatives, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and negotiate and settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to hazardous electric currents and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the knowledge and use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an approved apprenticeship or having had a similar position for a minimum of 5-7 years.
• Possession of Journey Lineworker certification, Journey Electrician license, or Engineering Technical Training AND relevant electrical safety and technology experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operates.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software/programs preferred.