Manager of Electrical Engineering

Overview

The Austin Company is a design, engineering, and construction firm with a history dating back to 1878. We offer opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development in a collaborative environment that aims to shape the future of industries worldwide.

Plans, organizes, and manages all Engineering activities for the department to produce working drawings and specifications for projects within its own office, and may support other Managers of Engineering and Architecture at other offices. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment.

• Collaborates with the Director of Engineering to determine long-range plans and objectives of the department.
• Assures that Engineering services meet professional standards, client requirements, and company objectives.
• Responsible for the quality of work and productivity of the Engineering department.
• Participates in man-hour estimates for design activities, delegates manpower assignments, and provides guidance to subordinates.
• Interfaces with the Director of Engineering and Design Project Managers to determine project staffing needs.
• Participates in proposal presentations and business development activities.
• Assists in the selection of new employees for the department and acts as a mentor to promote internal growth.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates and makes salary recommendations.

Requirements

• 10+ years in an Engineering discipline; BS or MS in an Engineering field;
  Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• NCEES Record or obtain within 6 months of employment.

Summary — Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential functions.
• Collaborates with the Director of Engineering to determine long-range plans and objectives of the department.
• Ensures Engineering services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, and company objectives.
• Maintains quality of work and productivity of the Engineering department.
• Participates in man-hour estimates for design activities, delegates manpower assignments, and provides guidance to subordinates.
• Interfaces with Director of Engineering and Design Project Managers to determine project staffing needs.
• Participates in proposal presentations and business development activities.
• Assists in the selection of new employees for the department and acts as a mentor to promote internal growth.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates and makes salary recommendations.

• Collaborates with the Director of Engineering to determine long-term plans and objectives of the departments.
• Ensures Electrical engineering services meet professional standards, local Codes, and Energy standards; aligns with client requirements and Austin Company objectives.
• Manages quality of work and productivity of the Electrical engineering section; monitors that electrical engineering manhours stay within budgets and schedules.
• Assists in the selection of new employees for the electrical section and mentors internal growth.
• Participates in man-hour estimates for design and engineering activities; delegates manpower and provides guidance to subordinates.
• Interfaces with the Director of Engineering and Project Managers to determine project staffing needs.
• Participates in proposal presentations and business development activities.
• Evaluates subordinate performance and makes salary recommendations.

• Maintain current knowledge of NEC, Building Energy Efficiency Codes, and Life Safety Codes. Attend classes or seminars to stay updated with changes in codes and standards.
• Apply Codes requirements for design and construction procedures to meet changing priorities and industry trends.
• Visual – lighting design software
• COMcheck – energy code compliance
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Encourage subordinates to attend seminars or classes for Code updates
• Ensure up-to-date codes and standards are available.

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• AutoCAD MEP
• Revit: design lighting, power, and other electrical systems; coordinate design using Revit to avoid conflicts
• Bluebeam
• Navis Works
• Short-circuit coordination and arc-flash study software
• Coordinate with the Director of Engineering for updates to current software on Austin servers

Austin offers a comprehensive benefit package including Medical and Dental, Life, STD, LTD, and 401K with matching, as well as a competitive salary with opportunity for advancement.

Austin is an EEO and DFWP employer.

Austin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.