Manager, Engineering - Power Generation

Manager, Engineering - Power Generation - Direct Placement

The purpose of the Manager, Engineering power generation includes, but is not limited to leading an engineering team in a high energy manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Director, power generation this person will be in charge of a team, designing and building power generation packages using reciprocating engines in the 1MW -5MW range. You and your team would be accountable for all aspects of design and execution for the power eneration product line in the USA.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and directs all aspects of the engineering activities, responsible for assigning of workload and maintaining proper staffing levels.
• Ensure areas of responsibility meet goals and objectives by providing systems, resources and training as needed
• Identify and address gaps in engineering standards and best engineering practices.
• Lead and support recruitment and staffing requirements of group.
• Accountable for accuracy, completeness and timeliness of group deliverables.
• Chair weekly meetings with the Project Coordination/Project Engineering staff. The main objectives of these meetings are to discuss resource loadings, technical updates, standards updates, project issues, etc.
• Plan and set up training for the engineering group in relevant design codes and engineering practices
• Assist in developing and maintaining a Training Plan for new Engineers.
• Lead and implement product improvements along with product cost reductions.
• Develop, refine and document design standards
• Sets goals and objectives for department

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with professional engineering designation is preferred.
• 7-10 years' experience in a leadership role
• Strong experience and working knowledge of packaged rotating equipment using reciprocating engines
• Experience with installation and commissioning of power generation equipment considered an asset
• Extensive demonstrated experience in a project Engineering leadership position managing over all engineering of large, complex projects and business processes involving internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, analytical, time management and presentation skills
• Proven interpersonal, communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate, lead and manage change.

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Domestic and international travel is possible on occasion.

What is Offered:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fun office environment