Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Engineering Manager I - Project Engineering

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$136K — $201K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of engineering or management experience
  • Proven ability to manage projects within budget and schedule
  • Strong technical knowledge in engineering disciplines
  • Experience in developing and leading teams
  • Ability to resolve complex engineering challenges
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the panel design engineering team, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables
  • Drive technical direction and standardization in panel design
  • Plan team resources and develop long-term strategies for panel design
  • Lead, develop, and manage engineers with clear expectations
  • Engage with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency
  • Model and teach company values and manufacturing principles
  • Simplify engineering processes and challenges

Benefits

  • Employee-owned company with ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off: 10 holidays, 12+ vacation days, and 9 sick days
  • Paid family and medical leave at 90% salary
  • Employee growth opportunities through training and tuition assistance
  • Additional wellness and flexible spending benefits
Full Job Description
This role leads a team of project engineers and designers supporting high-mix, custom electrical panel design and execution for protection and control systems, working closely with manufacturing, project management, supply chain, and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead the panel design engineering function, ensuring team capacity, resource allocation, and execution plans align with project demand and priorities, and that technical deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

2. Drive technical direction and standardization within the panel design discipline.

3. Lead team planning, including capacity planning and development of the long-term strategy for the panel design discipline.

4. Lead, hire, develop, and manage a team of engineers; set clear expectations, provide coaching, and ensure alignment with business and organizational goals.

5. Represent engineering in customer engagements, design reviews, and cross-functional initiatives to improve quality, cost, and lead time.

6. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience

8+ years of related engineering or management experience

Demonstrated experience managing engineering work within scope, schedule, and budget constraints

Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies

Demonstrated ability to develop employees and lead high-performing teams

Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes

Ability to lead technical decision-making and resolve complex engineering challenges

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with protection and control panel design

Knowledge of applicable standards (IPC, UL, NEC, IEEE, IEC)

Experience with design-for-manufacturability in panel production environments

Familiarity with SEL products and applications

Formal project management training or certification

Physical Requirements

None

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Data: $136,100-201,100 per year

Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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