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Loretta Jeffrey-Idun

Manager, Underground Transmission Engineering
Silver Spring

Summary

Experienced manager with a proven track record of team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational expertise. Throughout a successful career, honed skills in providing employees with the necessary tools to independently handle daily functions and meet both customer and company needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach that consistently drives success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Underground Transmission Engineering

Exelon, Pepco Holdings
08.2024 - Current


  • Lead and supervise a collaborative team of 7+ engineers, providing day-to-day management of estimate development, drawing and design reviews, construction support, and project close-out for transmission capital projects and programs.
  • Mentor junior and senior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Collaborate with 10+ vendors and 7+ internal departments to shape project schedules and budgets, and identify risks and cost-effective engineering strategies, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Foster partnerships with transmission industry leaders, community leaders, and constituents, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.

Section Engineer, Underground Transmission

Exelon, Pepco Holdings
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
  • Mentored 5+ junior engineers by providing technical guidance on best practices across planning, design, and construction phases to maintain alignment with civil standards and regulatory compliance and fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Enhanced construction quality by implementing rigorous inspection protocols for all work completed on site.
  • Regularly attended industry conferences and workshops, staying up-to-date on the latest engineering trends and incorporating new knowledge into daily practices.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for increased efficiency and implementing changes accordingly, particularly during the initiation phase.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions into overall project design.

Senior Engineer, Transmission and Civil

Pepco Holdings, Exelon
09.2016 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting 10+ thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
  • Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Controlled project costs by conducting thorough constructability reviews to mitigate the need for change orders.
  • Mentored junior engineers, sharing expertise and guiding their professional development.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones were met on time and within budget.

Education

MBA -

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and supervising engineering teams, including performance management, career development, and goal setting
  • Project & Program Management: Managing transmission capital projects and programs, including estimate development, drawing and design reviews, construction support, and project close-out
  • Transmission & Substation Engineering: Expert knowledge of underground transmission systems, substation design, and related infrastructure, with experience in planning, conceptual design, and construction phases
  • Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Experience with regulatory initiatives, 3rd party requests and maintaining relationships with consultants and customers
  • Strategic Planning & Problem Solving: Conducting comprehensive studies, developing replacement programs, and leading corrective actions from investigations
  • Budget & Schedule Management: Developing and refining project schedules and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation

Timeline

Manager, Underground Transmission Engineering

Exelon, Pepco Holdings
08.2024 - Current

Section Engineer, Underground Transmission

Exelon, Pepco Holdings
07.2022 - 08.2024

Senior Engineer, Transmission and Civil

Pepco Holdings, Exelon
09.2016 - 07.2022

MBA -

The George Washington University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

The George Washington University
05.2001 -

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