Electrical Design Supervisor

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Design Supervisor to join our Electric sector. The Design Supervisor will lead our undergrounding program in the high fire threat areas of Southern California. The successful candidate will manage both an internal team, and a subcontractor, to ensure the delivery of high-quality design and quality control for large scale overhead to underground conversion projects.

• Oversees underground distribution design projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry regulatory requirements and design standards.
• Manages numerous concurrent projects, assignments and activities related to underground distribution design.
• Provides leadership and direction to the internal and subcontractor design teams, including assigning tasks, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Provides training, guidance and support to the internal design team and subcontractors, extending insights into best practices and innovative solutions for underground design.
• Mentors and coaches, all levels of the distribution design team.
• Interprets company and industry policies; mediates and resolves disputes about designs, including resolving design issues with the client.
• Works closely with the team to ensure everyone is up to date with policies and standards.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging feedback and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and field crews, to coordinate design efforts and any design-related issues that arise during project execution.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in the estimation workflow, implementing changes to enhance accuracy, speed, and consistency.
• Creates and provides metrics on work performance.
• Conducts meetings or presentations at department, team, or project meetings.
• In a lead capacity, completes special assignments related to ongoing process improvements, training, or special projects.
• Works with the team to review underground distribution design packages.
• Identifies trends or new issues and raises them for management review along with potential solutions.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of department and company goals.

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree and/or electrical degree/certification preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in the Electric utility industry required
• 3+ years of team supervisor or team lead experience with the ability to train and lead internal team and subcontractors required
• Knowledge and experience in Electric Distribution Design preferred
• Working knowledge of California utility underground standards and applications preferred
• Qualified Underground Designer preferred
• Experience using PLS-CADD preferred
• Advanced understanding of underground electric utility distribution designs and construction standards, applicable codes, and industry practices
• Experience designing and conducting training for team members
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with an ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams
• Must be adaptable and flexible to change
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines
• High level of personal integrity with a strong work ethic

Pay Range: $93,600 - $135,200 per year

Work Location: Remote (San Diego, CA residents preferred)

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Travel: Up to 10% within the San Diego County area

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodation, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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