Supervising Engineer

About the position Responsible for performing supervisory, sales and administrative duties in a small area service center location or a designated scope of a larger service center while performing fieldwork on a regular basis. Technically support a Region of service engineers. Responsibilities • Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area. • Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems. • Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation. • Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services. • Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing. • Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing. • May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures. • Actively involved client interface and business development activities. • Supervise 1+ Senior Field Engineer, Field Engineer, and/or Technician. Requirements • Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA. • Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis. • Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class. • Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation. • A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required. • A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary. • Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management. • Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills. • Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer-controlled test equipment. • Technical presentations and articles may be required. • Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. • Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks. • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. • Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets. • Valid Driver’s License. Nice-to-haves • Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise. • Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team. • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind. • Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. • Directing Others – Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results. • Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner. Benefits • medical • dental • vision • disability • PTO • holiday pay • 401k