JOB DESCRIPTION:Audubon is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to join our team at the Houston, TX location. The Electrical Engineering Manager will manage a team of engineering supervisor(s) and/or engineers who perform electrical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Interact and communicate effectively with direct reports, team members, clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
- Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
- Ensure that projects assigned to direct reports and team members are completed according to schedule and within budget.
- Adhere to and ensure that all team members are in adherence to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
- Perform checking, or assign the appropriate checker, of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations produced by direct reports.
- Responsible for ensuring the overall quality and technical accuracy associated with deliverables produced by all team members.
- Oversee adherence to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
- Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
- Assist in and coordinate the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
- Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
- Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
- Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
- Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.
- Resolve design and development issues.
- Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
- Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
- Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
- Assess challenges and potential risks of planned projects, including construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards and other factors.
- Undertake initiatives for risk management and appropriate steps to address it.
- Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions.
- Approve time entry and expense reports pursuant to company/client policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates as required to resolve the most difficult issues facing the group or project.
- Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations.
- Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
- Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to supervisor.
- Monitor and ensure safe working conditions for staff and ensure all team members receive required safety training to perform their tasks in a safe manner.
- Ensure all reportable occupational incidents are reported in a timely manner and provide assistance in the completion of any investigations, including implementing corrective actions.
- May independently prepare advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
- May prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
- May review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
- May undertake technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
- May interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
- May visit jobsites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
- May visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
- May develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
- Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
- Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
- Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
- Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- PE License preferred.
- Field experience required.
- Industry experience required.
- Minimum of 20 years of experience is preferred.
- Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
- ETAP, SKM, and CARS software experience preferred.
- Prior supervisory/managerial experience within an engineering environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
- Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
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