AUI Power is a leader with over 20 years of service in the utility industry. AUI Power has a reputation as being Employer of Choice in the industry and promotes a safe, welcoming, and team-oriented work environment. AUI is not your average contractor - we focus on fostering employee innovation and empowering our employees to grow personally & professionally! An AUI employee is dependable, passionate, dedicated and inspired.
AUI Power is looking for a skilled, self-motivated and hardworking team player who can join our company as a leader in our Overhead and Underground Electrical Distribution Department. Working in the electric utility construction industry is for those who want a rewarding career as part of a team providing vital service to our customers and the public we serve!
AUI has expanded our business into the PEPCO and Southern Maryland Electric Company service areas. Our office, to support these projects, is located just inside the beltway in Capitol Heights, MD. We recently opened another office in Prince Fredrick, MD to support Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. You will work side by side with the rest of the AUI management teams at both these locations.
In this position, you will be accountable for Overhead and Underground Electrical projects, safety, quality, and productivity. This includes estimating, outage applications, material requisition, scheduling crew & subcontractors, and job close out and billing management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Present, support and lead-by-example with safety and quality orientated attitude
- Maintaining a positive relationship with the client as the primary point of contact ensuring that our company is fulfilling its obligations.
- Determine the scheduling of different phases of a project based on established deadlines.
- Ensure that all procurement, submittals, and work plans are in place to facilitate work as scheduled.
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring subcontractors and working with engineers and vendors
- Negotiate contracts with engineers, vendors, and subcontractors
- Experience in Overhead Transmission systems or Cooperative Standards are a Plus.
What We Offer:
- Upgraded (take-home) company vehicle
- Excellent free medical & dental benefits + company paid life insurance
- Vision, Disability, and Aflac coverages are also available
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off - Eight paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Vacation & Sick Time, and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security- Competitive 401(k) with generous company match!
- Free FR uniforms!
- Yearly Tuition Assistance
- Referral Program
- In house Technical Trainers that offer certified apprenticeship training recognized through MD in association with Northwest Lineman College
- Company events such as team building & family events
- Employee Recognition and Reward Programs
- Report location for you and crews are set at our locations in Prince Fredrick and Capitol Heights, Maryland
- Family Focus & Balance- Our crew’s base workload is all within 60 minutes of our office locations
- We hire for a career not for a job!
Who You Are:
- Must have knowledge of Overhead and Underground Distribution electrical standards, practices, and procedures for Primary and Secondary voltages
- Able to read construction prints and electrical/schematics
- Familiar with PEPCO and/or SMECO Outage Application processes and requirements
- 7+ years’ experience in Overhead and Underground Electrical Distribution construction
- 5+ years in leadership and/or project management role in the same field
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and prioritize projects key tasks
- Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
AUI Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer