Electrical Engineering Manager
Apply NowCompany: HP Engineering Incorporated
Location: Monticello, AR 71655
Description:
SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager is an experienced leader within the Engineering field that manages, plans, directs, evaluates and improves operations for a variety of commercial building projects and clients. This role is responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, managing complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, managing a design team, and contributing to the overall business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as Engineer of Record for design projects
Serve as a recognized technical expert in engineering discipline
Serve as technical liaison on matters pertaining to design
Communicate with and manage clients
Serve as the people manager for the design team
Develop training schedule for design team
Provide consultation to management, designers and clients
Provide routine project and performance feedback to design team
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, modifications and recommends modifications
Enhance technical excellence in design team
Identify and recommend where improvements in knowledge of the discipline are needed or where technical training is needed
Establish a total quality management strategy to assure early involvement on design processes
Provide leadership to help focus and integrate new technology smoothly into design
Suggest areas where technology advancements are needed and recommend approaches to address top problems within the organization or projects in focused technical area
Lead the quality control process on assigned projects
Coach and mentor team members
Identify and mitigate potential risks/issues throughout project life cycle
Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines as needed including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection to ensure the project designs are effectively integrated for each project
Perform initial site investigations and observations of work done by the installing contractor(s) related to contracted projects
Develop and maintain positive client relationships
Attend construction site observations and construction administration
Maintain project details and progress in CRM
Project management and design duties as needed or required
COMPETENCIES
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong proven interpersonal and leadership skills
Commitment to excellence
Job ownership
Relationship management
Critical evaluation and thinking
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Negotiating with others
Active listening
Judgement and decision-making
Time management
Business acumen
Ethical practice
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Practical application of engineering science and technology including principles, techniques, procedures and equipment
Design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Complex mathematical methods
Skilled in:
Using the right engineering methods or formulas to solve problems
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring/assessing performance of team members to make improvements or take corrective action
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Ability to:
Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
Think creatively
Interface effectively with all levels of the organization
Empower and inspire team members
Apply advanced techniques, modifications, and theories to a variety of complex situations
Actively learn to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Be a visionary for future success of team
Work with minimal supervision
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (PE) license and designation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
7+ years of relevant commercial building MEP systems design experience
Comprehensive knowledge of building codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations
Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design practices
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficient in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous project manager or senior designer experience
Certifications in Energy Management and CxA
10+ years of experience in engineering design in the MEP field
Advanced proficiency in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mainly required to work indoors in an office setting. Must be capable of occasionally climbing ladders and of traversing obstacles. Regularly required to type, file, or lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to visit construction sites, traverse uneven surfaces, and wear a hard hat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while preforming job functions. The noise level in the work environment(s) is moderate due to the open nature of work environment and frequent interruptions by phone and in-person visits.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Engineering Manager is an experienced leader within the Engineering field that manages, plans, directs, evaluates and improves operations for a variety of commercial building projects and clients. This role is responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, managing complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, managing a design team, and contributing to the overall business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as Engineer of Record for design projects
Serve as a recognized technical expert in engineering discipline
Serve as technical liaison on matters pertaining to design
Communicate with and manage clients
Serve as the people manager for the design team
Develop training schedule for design team
Provide consultation to management, designers and clients
Provide routine project and performance feedback to design team
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, modifications and recommends modifications
Enhance technical excellence in design team
Identify and recommend where improvements in knowledge of the discipline are needed or where technical training is needed
Establish a total quality management strategy to assure early involvement on design processes
Provide leadership to help focus and integrate new technology smoothly into design
Suggest areas where technology advancements are needed and recommend approaches to address top problems within the organization or projects in focused technical area
Lead the quality control process on assigned projects
Coach and mentor team members
Identify and mitigate potential risks/issues throughout project life cycle
Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines as needed including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection to ensure the project designs are effectively integrated for each project
Perform initial site investigations and observations of work done by the installing contractor(s) related to contracted projects
Develop and maintain positive client relationships
Attend construction site observations and construction administration
Maintain project details and progress in CRM
Project management and design duties as needed or required
COMPETENCIES
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong proven interpersonal and leadership skills
Commitment to excellence
Job ownership
Relationship management
Critical evaluation and thinking
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Negotiating with others
Active listening
Judgement and decision-making
Time management
Business acumen
Ethical practice
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Practical application of engineering science and technology including principles, techniques, procedures and equipment
Design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Complex mathematical methods
Skilled in:
Using the right engineering methods or formulas to solve problems
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring/assessing performance of team members to make improvements or take corrective action
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Ability to:
Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
Think creatively
Interface effectively with all levels of the organization
Empower and inspire team members
Apply advanced techniques, modifications, and theories to a variety of complex situations
Actively learn to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Be a visionary for future success of team
Work with minimal supervision
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer (PE) license and designation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
7+ years of relevant commercial building MEP systems design experience
Comprehensive knowledge of building codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations
Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable design practices
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Proficient in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous project manager or senior designer experience
Certifications in Energy Management and CxA
10+ years of experience in engineering design in the MEP field
Advanced proficiency in the use of Revit and engineering modeling tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mainly required to work indoors in an office setting. Must be capable of occasionally climbing ladders and of traversing obstacles. Regularly required to type, file, or lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to visit construction sites, traverse uneven surfaces, and wear a hard hat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while preforming job functions. The noise level in the work environment(s) is moderate due to the open nature of work environment and frequent interruptions by phone and in-person visits.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.