APN Software Services Inc
Location
Akron, OH | United States
Job description
Summary:
The Electrical Engineering Manager serves as Senior Electrical Engineer on project work for clients and supervises the work of electrical department personnel within client. This person provides leadership, technical engineering support, and guidance for the discipline team members. The Department Manager assists the project and administrative management teams with resolution of issues related to personnel scheduling and ensuring that discipline project work is completed within budget and schedule. The Department Manager will ensure that project services and deliverables meet client quality standards and technical standards required for each client's project. This individual is expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and understands that the design process includes visiting clients' facilities where they may be expected to perform physical work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Interacts with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources
Conducts performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring process as related to department personnel, encourage and develop intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.)
Reviews and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools
Utilize and encourage improvements and problem-solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost
Maintains effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients
Performs as lead electrical engineer on single or multi-discipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored.
Design and specification of transformers, motor control centers, switchgear, power and control panels, generators, grounding systems, lighting systems, security and fire alarm systems, heat tracing systems and related industrial plant systems.
Perform basic power system equipment commissioning and start-up in the field
Review supplier quotations and create bid tabulations
Reviews department calculations and documents, inter-department check sets and submittals to verify compliance with all client policies, procedures, and standards
Assists in developing resolutions to field design/constructability issues
Provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Accepts other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience
Min. 10 to 20 years' experience or more; industrial-type projects (hazardous/flammable environments, industrial equipment); lighting/grounding/power distribution, load studies, arc flash studies, electrical area classification; personnel management.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; Professional Engineer (PE) license and Industry related training certification(s) preferred
Ten (10) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing
Fluent knowledge of all facets of industrial power systems including project execution including conceptualization, funding, design, construction, and commissioning
Thorough working knowledge of industrial power and lighting systems and industrial control systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, AutoCAD MEP and Revit software
Possess a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 30, NFPA 497, NFPA 499, IEEE 1584, Building Codes and NFPA70E
Experience with power systems, overcurrent protection, protective relaying, power system device coordination, Arc Flash Studies, control wiring schematic diagrams and detail control drawings
Ability to specify power system distribution equipment thru 35kV
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Authorize a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
Submit to a drug test post offer
Possess a valid driver's license
Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel, including the potential for occasional extended assignments.
Compensation:
Competitive Pay
401K with Discretionary Match
Discretionary Profit Sharing
Paid Time off
Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Paid Jury Duty
Parking Subsidy
Bereavement Leave Pay
Health & Wellness:
Medical, Prescription & Dental
Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Professional Development:
Mentoring and Career Pathing
Technical Certification Reimbursement
Professional Society Membership Reimbursement
PE Registration Reimbursement
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Access to Cutting Edge Technology
Bonus for Passage of Professional Certification
Culture:
Casual Dress Code
Annual Employee Longevity Awards Luncheon
Company Sponsored Events
Employee Performance Recognition
Sporting Event Tickets
Flexible work hours schedule
Hybrid-office / remote schedule
College Scholarship Opportunity for Dependents
*Benefits eligibility is subject to plan and / or policy terms and may change at any time.
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