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Supervisor - Make Ready Power Design (Remote)

Sigma Technologies, Ltd., Perrysburg, OH, United States


Supervisor - Make Ready Power Design (Remote)
Are you an experienced Power Utility Designer, Team Lead, or Supervisor? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped accelerate and fortify positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.

Please note: This position can work fully remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our main office located in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2 week in-person paid orientation and training period.

Position Description
Project Supervisors are responsible for one or more of the following areas on a specific project/program: Functional Performance, Project Reporting, and/or Personnel Performance. Project Supervisors demonstrate technical expertise and leadership and should be familiar with the commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in electrical and/or civil engineering environments, preferably in the utility industry, and be able to rely on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervisors are expected to be able to recommend new and/or improvements to documentation and implement approved changes. While their focus is on the assigned project functions, the failure of their team/area to achieve objectives will impact overall project/program deadlines and results.

The Design Supervisor

Provides first-level leadership: Supervises and leads a team or functional activities daily

Concurrently performs the work of those they supervise

Provides support to key duties of the Project Manager / Project Engineer

Assists in the process to review function/project procedures, specifications, and standards

Works with Project Engineer to set priorities for a team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities for team members.

Provides cross-functional representation

Mentor team members in professional development

Responsible for performance management of team members

Complete and deliver annual performance reviews for assigned staff

Provides input on disciplinary actions

Adapts management to changing conditions and supports associates affected by the change.

Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher is preferred

3+ years of experience in the Electric Utility Industry required; previous experience as a supervisor/manager strongly preferred

Advanced field, drafting, and/or design knowledge

Identified leadership skills

Familiar with basic concepts, practices, and procedures used in general personnel management

Strong technical knowledge, oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop plans and organize work to ensure efforts are focused, resources are aligned, progress is monitored, and targets are met

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team

Basic financial management skills

Ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software

Available during core work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; evening and/or weekend work may be required

Willing and able to travel as needed, including overnight travel

Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance

Ability to pass background check, drug test, and driving record check

Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

Must endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods, including sitting at a desk or driving in a vehicle

Must utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods

Must perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Must express or exchange ideas by spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting

Must receive detailed information through oral communication

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma

401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and professional licensing assistance programs

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

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