Electrical Engineering Department Manager
5 days ago
Buffalo
As an Electrical Engineering Department Manager with Middough, you will direct and manage the work of a team to complete work on time, within budget, in accordance with applicable codes/standards, and per Middough work processes and guidelines. The Electrical Engineering Department Manager will also administer corporate policy as required, develop, and implement long term employee development plans and objectives, provide technical and management leadership, assists staff in solving complex problems through technology, lessons learned, development of best practices, and drives all related efforts in the advancement toward technical and project execution excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct team members to the successful completion of projects., • Collaborate with senior management in coordinating work for projects., • Determine department technical staffing needs and collaborate with HR to recruit and interview candidates., • Coach and develop team members using best practices, performance management, supportive behavior, and training tools., • Participate in planning, cost-development, project management and scheduling for assigned projects, • Use company work processes to provide quality checks and reviews of all assigned projects., • Manage quality and accuracy standards for the electrical department and review and approve completed technical deliverables., • Perform technical analysis and solutions for complex or unique projects., • Secure peer review to help guarantee quality products are produced per client, industry, and company expectations., • Use scheduling and earned value tool(s) to help ensure forecasting is predictable and projects are completed on time and per budget., • Develop client rapport by providing valued technical and managerial solutions., • Take an active role as needed in support of business development activities to keep team productive., • Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering., • Professional Engineer license preferred., • 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering. Preferred areas of knowledge to include Power distribution, system modeling & analysis, protective relay coordination, energy audits, substation design, facility design, Class I, Division I & Division II design, equipment specification, equipment layout, lighting, lightning protection, energy management systems, start-up, and the application of NEC., • 5+ years of people management experience and project team management experience., • Experience with Front End Engineering and Design or Front-End Loading studies., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities., • Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency., • Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods., • Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear., • Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus., • Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices., • May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed., • May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. What Middough Offers We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes: • A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs), • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, • Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance, • Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts, • 401(k) Plan, • Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, • Tuition Assistance, • Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable) Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.