DescriptionThe Opportunity
Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Engineering Manager
position for the Substation department. This role will focus on leading a
substation engineering team consisting of professionals with a civil and/or
electrical engineering and technician backgrounds while also supporting
substation projects, business development, and company initiatives.What You'll Do
Interact closely with other corporate business units such as sales,
marketing, account management and project management. The Engineering
Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership,
communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen,
industry framework, and consulting engineering.
Project Technical Lead - 60%
Manages and leads all engineering activities during the proposal, design and
construction stages of substation projects that are assigned.
Provides substation project oversight, including managing engineering scope
according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and
maintaining project schedules.
Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines and Project
Management group on a project of significant scope or a combination of large
projects.
Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and
external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
Oversees Substation design activities of team members.
Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations &
specifications, assumes responsible charge as needed.
Management Responsibilities - 30%
Maintain and grow positive team culture.
Provides strategic direction, leadership and technical services oversight
for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and
organizational performance goals.
Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is
not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training
costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc).
Coaches, trains and develops engineering technical staff for growth and
development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career
development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews,
individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey
result
Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office
resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual
annual merit and bonus decisions, training and professional development for
team members.
Support the role of hiring manager as well as company-wide hiring for
successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes,
technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular in
person interviews and debrief assessments.
Business Development Responsibilities - 10%
Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers
throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of
services with existing and prospective clients.
Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and
reviewing proposals by working with Proposal Development Team and Project
Management group.
Maintains and builds positive client relationships.
Participates with cross functional team on strategic initiatives for the
company and/or department.
What We Expect from You
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering required from ABET
accredited university or equivalent
12+ years of experience in the Engineering field preferred
PE registration is required
Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in
high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and
collaborative attitude
Focused and passionate around internal engagement and maximizing development
of others
Strong business acumen and industry knowledge
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and
mai tain effective working relationships with staff, management, public
and external agencies
High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
with clear expectations and highly responsive, internally and externally
Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while
understanding the risk to the organization
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power
Point, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
Valid driver's license preferred
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think
outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills
listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with
exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an
environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't
want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding
Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match
for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military
experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on
people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at
Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by
creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies
heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make
investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and
staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value
