Electrical Engineering Department Manager

Job Description

Responsibility: Project Design Supervision (45%)

• Manage, lead, and develop the Electrical and Instrumentation team.
• Develop plan of work and oversee drawings as required.
• Modify or establish procedures and project engineering workflow.
• Perform field work:
• Inspecting play conditions.
• Verifying existing plant conditions.
• Designing structures.
• Layout new equipment for most efficient use of space and resources.
• Develop design concepts for installation of equipment and structures.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as required to produce projects with the lowest total installed cost possible for the required quality.
• Verify detailed design is in compliance with design intent and standards.
• Encourage and practice teamwork.
• Produce results that create value and allow the employees to reach their full potential and find fulfilment in their work.
• Communicate work requirements with clarity and without rancor.

Responsibility: Electrical and Instrumentation Design (45%)

• Design responsibility for all electrical work.
• Design guidance and review for design work by others.
• Perform engineering calculations as required.
• Work with applicable codes to ensure design compliance.
• Stamp drawings in required states. E.g.: AL, GA, FL.

Responsibility: Project Management (5%)

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Lead scope development efforts by interfacing with clients as needed.
• Communicate scope needs to designers or other engineers.
• Obtain quotes for engineering, equipment, material, and services.
• Develop bid packages, lead bit meetings, and evaluate bids.
• Manage procurement and construction activities.
• Coordinate project safety, timing, and other issues.
• Lead checkout and startup activities.
• Control documents generated during the course of the project. Issue documents to client for permanent storage.
• Close out projects in file system.

Responsibility: Business Development (5%)

• Always look for ways to help clients.
• Conduct affairs with integrity.
• Comply with applicable laws and standards and keeping the safety of employees and customers at the top of our priority.
• Create long-term value, not only for ourselves, but also for our customers.
• Understand and develop customer relationships to profitably anticipate and satisfy their needs.
• Look for ways to develop new clients.
• Develop engineering scope and estimate and submit proposals.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree 
• 20+ years experience
• Heavy industrial experience 
• PE License in any state (Will be required to obtain key company states)
• Remote work schedule available but must reside in Alabama, Florida, or Georgia

Benefits 

• High base salary dependent on experience 
• 20% profit share scheme
• Paid overtime over 40hrs 
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical and dental
• 401K