An Engineering Supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of a team of engineers and designers. They are responsible for managing projects, allocating resources, providing technical guidance and support, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and evaluating team performance.Additionally, they may collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to develop and implement engineering strategies and initiatives. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.This position does not offer Visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not offer relocation assistance.Essential Responsibilities
- Manage work schedules and adapt easily to change.
- Creating standards while looking for efficiencies in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Work leader responsibilities may include task assignment, performance feedback, on-the-job training, directing lower-level engineering personnel to appropriate sources of information, products, vendors, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an Engineering role (design, engineer, or both).
- Minimum 1-5 years of experience in a leadership role
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in a supervisory role
- EIT preferred.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Knowledge and/or experience in the following: Drafting/CAD skills, design and circuitry, documentation, creating and proposing drawings, reading and interpreting electrical symbols, characters, and drawings, apply ANSI, ISO requirements for a specific department and how it interfaces, industry codes and standards, power system applications, checking wiring diagrams and completed jobs, ordering materials, interpreting customer job specifications, consulting and troubleshooting on complex jobs, and provide technical assistance with sales/customer, service technicians, and shop employees.
- Knowledge of multiple product lines such as 5/15kV Switchgear, 38kV Switchgear, Low Voltage MCC, Medium Voltage MCC, Power Control Rooms, Panelboards, Relay Panels, etc.
- Knowledge of new and previous vintages of Powell equipment
- Familiarity with modifications to existing equipment in the field
- Innovative to improve existing products based on quality, delivery, and cost.
Working Conditions
- Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.
- This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.
- Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
Physical Requirements
- Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
- Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
More InformationThis job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
About UsIn our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our can do attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabilityIf you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.###.####. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.