Supervisor, Distribution Engineering
Role Overview
Leads and supervises engineering teams by managing NPC, DG, substation, and electrical certification processes.
Conducts evaluations, inspections, technical reviews, and cross-functional coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
Drives process improvements, resource optimization, performance management, and departmental development.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
Leads and supervises engineering teams by managing NPC, DG, substation, and electrical certification processes.
Conducts evaluations, inspections, technical reviews, and cross-functional coordination to ensure regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
Drives process improvements, resource optimization, performance management, and departmental development.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervises engineers across the New Projects Connections (NPC) process including evaluation, endorsement, inspection, and connection per OGPe regulations.
- Manages Distributed Generation projects over 25 kVA, private substation disconnection/reconnection, and electrical certifications for new customers.
- Supervises daily team operations, assigns tasks, sets priorities, and coordinates career development and strategic initiatives.
- Coaches engineers, identifies skill gaps, manages performance and succession planning, and addresses employee concerns.
- Ensures technical consistency and quality, resolves escalated technical issues, and aligns standards with other Supervising Engineers.
- Initiates process improvements, optimizes resource utilization, and analyzes performance metrics.
- Tracks team expenses and payroll and ensures adherence to budget guidelines.
- Monitors team compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.
- Participates in and ensures team participation in critical restoration tasks and drills following storms and emergencies.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (preferred).
- 8 years' relevant engineering experience with at least 2 years leading engineering teams.
- 5 years' experience working in the Utility Electrical industry.
- Previous experience working in Distribution (preferred).
- Master's degree in Engineering may substitute with 6 years of progressive relevant engineering experience and at least 1 year leading teams or as Sr. Engineer, plus required licenses and certifications.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional Engineer License issued by the Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico.
- Member of the Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Land Surveyors (CIAPR).
- Valid driver's license.
Competencies
- Leadership and Team Management: oversees daily operations, guides performance, and supports career development.
- Technical Problem-Solving: resolves escalated engineering issues and maintains technical quality and standards.
- Strategic Process Improvement: evaluates performance metrics and drives operational excellence.
- Collaboration and Communication: works with Engineering groups and Supervising Engineers to align initiatives.
- Budget and Resource Oversight: tracks expenses and payroll while ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.
Travel and Working Conditions
- Travel requirement: 40%.
- Physical demands include frequent stationary position and occasional lifting/carrying of 36 to 50 pounds.
- Seldom exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, outdoor weather, and loud noise.
About LUMA Energy
LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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