Electrical Department Manager

Summary
DPS is currently hiring an Electrical Department Manager/Senior Engineer for our Philadelphia Office. We are seeking a senior electrical engineer with leadership capabilities and extensive experience in the Laboratory, and Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology engineering project delivery.

This is a crucial leadership role within the Philadelphia operation, initially reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Project Operations. This position will play a key role in helping in DPS continue to provide our clients with successful outcomes. Candidates will be excited by the opportunity to help DPS continue to develop its engineering presence in the life sciences market.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing, hiring, and developing the electrical design team
  • Execute site master planning, concept designs and preliminary engineering phases, and overseeing the detailed design phases.
  • Providing Technical Guidance and Solutions to the electrical department, and clients
  • Mentoring and Training junior engineering staff
  • Assist in development of group systems, procedures, standards and knowledge management
  • Prepare and participate in project proposals, man-hour estimating and client presentations
  • Participate in presentations at industry conferences and writing of papers in publications. Identify and research future industry trends. Keep on top of technology and industry developments
  • To develop, organise and control programmes to eliminate existing or potential electrical /engineering problems and deliver plant improvements
  • Provide technical backup to the operations teams in resolving complex electrical system problems

Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of relevant and successful experience in an environment with Laboratory, Biotechnology and pharmaceutical engineering facility design and construction
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated understanding of switchgear design, low, medium and high voltage, single line diagrams etc...
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Advanced time management and organisational skills
• Leadership skills, managing people for project safety, quality and delivery
• Participate in project engineering coordination activities
• Results and customer oriented, communication skills, listening and working in a team

The Company

DPS Group is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a 'client-first' mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.