Engineering Manager

Description

Our total rewards package starts with career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage. Our flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security; as our Wellness programs and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Tesco Controls' core business is designing and building process control systems and power solutions for municipalities and industrial clients to keep critical infrastructure operating efficiently. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (Ranked #1 System Integrator focused on Water/Wastewater and #12 overall on the Global System Integrator Giants List 2023). We design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO's unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

An Engineering Manager is an experienced engineer who manages technical activities and team(s) of engineers, related professionals, and support personnel. This manager has already proven herself/himself to be a highly competent engineer, who showed a sense of ownership, teamwork, and responsibility. The work of an engineering manager requires a combination of skills and knowledge including engineering expertise, personnel management, leadership skills, and financial and business acumen. The duties of an engineering manager include planning, designing, and overseeing projects, as well as managing finances and supervising one or more engineering teams.

Leadership - The engineering manager is responsible for hiring new team members, supervising, guiding multiple engineering teams, and identifying training opportunities and career development strategies to help their teams improve, per company guidelines and policies.

Organizational - Provide developmental opportunities for employees and are a critical part of the employee development and succession planning process, which are critical in developing high-performing organizations.

Administrative - Manage the technical disciplines of Tesco Controls' Engineering department. Mentor respective technical team members concerning methods, procedures, and standards to be used during the design, execution, and testing phases of projects. Act as \"subject matter experts\" to ensure prompt resolution of issues affecting project deliverables. Engineering managers must also resolve day-to-day project problems or team conflicts, strategize and manage project timelines, manage project budgets and finances, and ensure teams work according to predetermined schedules and timelines.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Work with the Engineering Management team to define and develop departments' goals and targets, and ensure the goals and targets are cascaded down to the rest of the team and are measured against the KPIs established.
• Responsible for taking the handover of projects from Sales into Engineering, understanding the project technical requirements/scope, and providing a framework for project execution teams.
• Responsible for assigning engineering resources to projects, based on skills and competencies required for the project, and acting as "Subject Matter Expert" for the execution team.
• Responsible for ensuring all engineering teams comply with quality requirements, and meet the project schedule and budget requirements.
• Support the Project Management team, to address technical concerns with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide engineering expertise during estimation, sales, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Provide technical direction, serve as a point of contact or business liaison, prepare briefings for senior management, and assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project.
• Review Tesco's design tools, procedures, and processes and ensure engineering deliverables are compliant to design standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a high utilization rate of resources. Monitor the engineering capacity of resources available against the current and future backlog, and provide estimates of the resources required.
• Responsible for increasing department efficiency by developing templates/standards, and simplifying processes and tools.
• Responsible for gathering and analyzing information during and after project execution, and recommending continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated Skills: The candidate should possess and have demonstrated the following skills.

Leadership - Strong leadership skills that are essential for boosting morale, resolving conflicts, assigning team members roles in which they are likely to succeed, and encouraging and maintaining team productivity.

Communication - With clear, effective communication, the team will understand what's expected of them, so they will better adhere to project tasks and deadlines. Strong communication skills will also help provide upper management, updates on project progress, and convey the needs of your team and department.

Technical - Experience in engineering management in the water/waste-water industry or an equivalent regulated industry, reviewing technical specifications and drawings, identifying project scopes, and developing technical deliverables and efficient technical solutions.

Management - Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to complete tasks like meeting deadlines, setting goals, delegating responsibilities, tracking budgets, and making the best use of available resources.

Innovation - Tackle problems, provide ideas and develop strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and/or operations. Having an innovative mindset will help you brainstorm creative and effective ways to carry out your duties and strive for continuous growth.

Decision-Making - The soft skills needed to make an informed, rational decision. Someone with good decision-making skills can assess all the facts, understand the company's current and future state, and choose the best course of action.

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Controls, and Industrial Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Master of Science (M.S) Degree preferred.
• Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation engineering design principles, and methodologies.
• Electrical/Controls Engineering codes and Standards in a regulated industry.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Adobe Acrobat.
• AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Electrical.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Engineer in electrical, controls, or Instrumentation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing, supervising, and leading Engineering teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage change, organize and prioritize complex engineering projects.
• Experience in a regulated industry is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in an office environment
• Work support in the production/ manufacturing environment

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person's qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings.

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