Manager, Energy Technical Design Services

LA28 Olympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Energy Technical Design Services to lead the electrical design for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. This role involves developing detailed electrical studies, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the integration of sustainable energy solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence and inclusion, contributing to a unique and impactful event. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating an unparalleled experience for athletes and fans alike, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical infrastructure design and delivery.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven success in implementing sustainable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical studies to determine load requirements and risks.
• Support integration of stakeholders with external delivery partners.
• Establish relationships with key functional areas for coordinated planning.

Skills

Electrical Infrastructure Design

Leadership

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Problem-Solving

Team Building

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

7 Years of Experience in Temporary Power Solutions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

Job description

Manager, Energy Technical Design Services

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.

Values and Behaviors

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact.
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy.
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs.
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are.
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings.
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design Evaluations

• Develop detailed electrical studies to determine load requirements.
• Perform energy capacity analysis and identify gaps in existing service supply.
• Perform analysis to identify energy related risks to venue power supply.
• Perform analysis to recommend solutions to meet requirements for loading, reliability and resiliency needs.
• Track design revisions from Venue Management and evaluate how they will impact the Energy designs for the temporary power provider overlays on existing HV/MV/LV infrastructure and equipment.

Planning and Reporting

• Support the integration of internal stakeholders with external delivery partners, including temporary power providers, electrical design engineers and Energy overlay resources to ensure a coordinated process.
• Help execute an approval and review process for all internal and external stakeholders involved in establishing Energy technical requirements for Games Energy overlay.
• Ensure a robust, data-driven approach to Energy design and masterplan optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish close working relationships with key functional areas (especially Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Broadcast, etc.) to ensure the Energy design development process aligns with cross-functional planning timelines and objectives.
• Work with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee to understand all Energy requirements, get strategic buy-in for recommended efficiencies, and expedite approval processes where necessary.
• Closely align with the Energy Program Management Team to ensure coordinated planning for all venue Energy design and delivery milestones and deliverables.

Background & Qualifications

• Minimum 5-years of relevant experience with electrical infrastructure and/or temporary electrical infrastructure design and delivery, preferably in the sport or live event industry.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Direct experience managing electrical design development.
• Experience working with electric utilities and/or temporary power providers.
• Experience implementing sustainable energy solutions into electrical design.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• This full-time position is located in the LA28 office in Los Angeles, California.
• Some travel, as needed, to external stakeholder offices, government agencies, and Games venues and facilities.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 7 years of experience designing or implementing temporary power solutions.

Expectations

• Extremely detail oriented with excellent organization skills.
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM360.
• Present information concisely to wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues.
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable.
• A collaborative mindset: someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego.
• An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement.
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively as well as manage and mitigate risk.

Submission Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $130,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.

We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.