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Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Manager

Technical Solutions, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full-time

Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Manager for our client, a global engineering, procurement, and construction management services provider.

The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Manager will manage a team of engineering supervisor(s) and / or engineers who preform electrical and instrumentation 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.Requirements : -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.-Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.-PE license required.
  • Field experience preferred.-Industry experience required.-Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred.-Large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
  • Prior supervisory / managerial experience within an engineering environment preferred.-SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing and Relief Valve Sizing software experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the design of electrical equipment preferred.-Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems preferred.
  • Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes (ISA, NEC, API, 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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