Project Manager - Power Distribution

Ardmore Roderick is a full-service engineering firm providing infrastructure design, construction services and program management to a variety of agencies. Headquartered in Chicago, we also have offices in Champaign, IL, Orlando, FL, Philadelphia, PA.

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Project Engineer to manage in the development of contract work packages for various projects related to the Power Industry in Chicagoland Area.

Electric distribution projects may include power delivery equipment, substation design, and site utility design. Distribution systems may be in an overhead (OH), underground (UG), or Underground Residential Development (URD) environment. Work packages will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer aided design tools, and work management systems. Project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices. Assignments may also include preparing tree trimming requests, facilitating permits, development of bill of materials, and estimating costs. Candidate must be highly detail oriented and organized.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• 7+ years related engineering experience
• 2+ years of project management experience within the Electric Industry, Construction Management or Heavy Commercial Construction Industry. Electric Distribution management experience is preferred.
• Experience with distribution design: reconductoring projects, voltage conversion projects, distribution automation projects, and new business projects
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other valued qualifications include:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation or GIS platforms
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience developing engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
• Experience building and managing engineering teams

If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and can thrive in an independent environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly impact the development of our rapidly growing firm.