Sr. Technical Manager - Energy Technology

 

The Sr. Technical Manager (STM) applies advanced technical and engineering expertise to lead multi-discipline site technology staff. The STM oversees technology planning, administration of work process and staff management/ development at their assigned location.

 

Essential Functions:

• Manages multi-discipline engineering teams to meet schedule, cost, and technical objectives.
• Manages all phases of employee performance included coaching, training and development, and career planning.
• Knowledgeable of established Company practices, policies, procedures, and standards pertinent to the engineering design standards and project execution.
• Performs engineering analysis and design on complex or unique problems.  Documents work in well written professional technical reports, when required.  Provides guidance to engineers, designers and drafters on project/technical issues.
• Knowledgeable on Codes & Standards and client requirements pertinent to design or engineered systems and insures technical compliance with project requirements.
• Drives Middough Work Process initiatives, training and program implementation.
• Applies technical expertise by organizing and presenting internal training programs.
• Skilled in estimating department man-hours, writing the scope of work, and recommending staff assignments.
• Able to perform drawing review and design calculation checking for any project within technical expertise.
• Can perform the responsibilities and duties of a Project Engineer as defined in the Project Management Guidelines, including Departmental requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience performing engineering analysis and design functions with 10 years of supervision in a multi-discipline design environment
• Design experience in power systems, substations, and distributed generation along with energy analysis and project management capabilities in the utilities, commercial and process industries from project development through start-up
• Accredited BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• PE license is preferred
• Acknowledged expertise in one or more technical area(s)
• Skilled in oral and written communication techniques
• Experience presenting to and developing client relationships
• Working knowledge of Project Management techniques
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands:

• occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls;
• occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
• frequently use close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

In addition:

• Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• The job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require occasional overnight travel to a Client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• The employee may be assigned to work at a Client’s office, facility or site for an extended period of time. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply. When performing outside Middough’s office, appropriate safety training and safety equipment will be provided by Middough and/or Client, as required.

To apply for this position click here, or contact hrchicago@middough.com. Please include position title and response code: CHI-670 in your message