Electrical Engineering Manager

Middough Inc.

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As an Electrical Department with Middough, you will manage and direct a team to complete assigned project work on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes/standards and Company guidelines. As the DM, you will also administer corporate policies and coach/develop direct reports. The DM also provides technical leadership and assists engineers in solving complex design engineering problems through state-of-the-art technology and drives all related efforts in the development of, and advancement in technology excellence.

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct team members to the successful completion of projects.
• Collaborate with senior management in coordinating work for projects.
• Collaborate with senior management and HR on technical staffing to recruit and interview candidates.
• Coach and develop team members using best practices, performance management, supportive behavior, and training tools.
• Participate in planning, cost-development, project management and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Use company work processes to provide quality checks and reviews of all assigned projects.
• Manage quality and accuracy standards for the electrical department and review and approve completed technical deliverables.
• Perform technical analysis and solutions for complex or unique projects.
• Secure peer review as needed to help guarantee quality products are produced per client, industry, and company expectations.
• Use scheduling and earned value tool(s) to help ensure forecasting is predictable and projects are completed on time and per budget.
• Develop client rapport by providing valued technical and managerial solutions.
• Take an active role as needed in support of business development activities to keep team productive.

• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering. Preferred areas of knowledge to include Power distribution, system modeling & analysis, protective relay coordination, energy audits, substation design, facility design, Class I, Division I & Division II design, equipment specification, equipment layout, lighting, lightning protection, energy management systems, start-up, and the application of NEC.
• 5+ years of people management experience and project team management experience.
• Experience with Front End Engineering and Design or Front-End Loading studies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites; hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team…