Jacobs · 10 hours ago
Electrical Engineer Department Manager : Life Sciences - Indianapolis, IN Req 32758
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $215K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking an Electrical Engineering Department Manager in Indianapolis, IN to oversee engineering tasks, manage department staff, and ensure project deliverables meet quality expectations, schedules, and budgets.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Sam Holt
Responsibilities
Function as the Department Manager by providing direction and oversight for Department administrative tasks
Ensure, at a high level, that the total expectations of the project deliverables are met, ensuring the quality expectations, schedules and budgets
Provide department staff forecasting on a regular basis. Manage the department staff level to balance the number of resources with the amount of work. This includes increasing staff, loaning to and borrowing from other offices, or shifting work between offices
Hire, recruit, and maintain (through training) skill sets required to execute our work
Evaluation of employee performance and make recommendations for career advancement
Monitor the quality of the work performed within the department and make design or corrective decisions as required
Consults with Lead Engineers and Project Managers on technical problems and staffing requirements
Assign department personnel to project teams and direct the work of those assigned as Lead Engineers
Provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced personnel as necessary including assisting with their career advancement
Act a mentor and coach, provide technical instruction as required
Assist in project proposals by ascertaining scope, determining the required design budgets and when necessary, serve as an expert during proposal presentations
Research/resolve technical challenges and other unusual design issues that affect one or more projects
Work with others as required to incorporate code and safety requirements into designs
Maintain effective communications with department members, operations management and with clients
Review and approve time sheets and expense reports for department personnel
Represent electrical department in weekly office management meetings and monthly project review meetings
Drive growth and continuous improvement within Operations
Business development and marketing responsibilities in practice area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
At least 15-years of electrical experience desired; experience with industrial/cGMP manufacturing projects is preferred
Life Sciences industry experience is required
Experience using or familiarity with current design software (such as AutoCAD, SmartPlant, Revit, VISIO, Bluebeam; others) required
Must have experience in leading the design on a variety of projects of different sizes
Must have the ability to travel as needed by project requirements
Working knowledge of ACAD and REVIT
Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC)
Work collaboratively to achieve overall project delivery goals
Advanced knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
Advanced knowledge using SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools)
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE)
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Passion for buildings and construction
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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