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Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Manager position within the Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) department. This role will focus on leading a SCADA team consisting of engineering and technicians while also supporting utility and/or renewable projects, business development, and company initiatives.
This individual will report directly to an AISP Associate Director, interacting closely with other corporate business units such as sales, marketing, account management, and project management. The Technical Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.
Project Technical Lead - 40%
- Manages and leads all solar and BESS integration activities during the proposal, design and construction stages of projects that are assigned.
- Provides project oversight, including managing SCADA scope according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
- Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines and the Project Management group on a project of significant scope or a combination of large projects.
- Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
- Oversees design activities of team members.
- Responsible for reviewing project drawings, points lists & configuration files, assumes responsible charge as needed.
Management Responsibilities – 40%
- Maintain and grow positive team culture.
- Provides strategic direction, leadership, and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
- Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc).
- Coaches, trains and develops engineering technical staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results.
- Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training, and professional development for team members.
- Support the role of hiring manager as well as company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular interviews and debrief assessments.
Business Development Responsibilities – 20%
- Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
- Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
- Maintains and builds positive client relationships.
- Participates with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department.
What We Expect from You
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree is preferred
- 7-10+ years of experience in the SCADA and Systems Integration field preferred
- Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude
- Focused and passionate about internal engagement and maximizing the development of others
- Strong business acumen and industry knowledge
- Knowledge of Plant SCADA systems is required
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
- High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and highly responsive, internally and externally
- Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
- Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization
- Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one before start date
- Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
- Must be able to travel between US and Canada
- Must be able to travel 25% of the year
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
For 75 years, we’ve built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees. We realize that a huge part of our success has relied heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. Being 100% employee-owned means, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Working at Ulteig is more than a job, it means you will be making a difference. Our vision is to be among the most highly regarded engineering and technical services firms in North America. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including power, renewables, transportation and water. Ulteig's footprint spans the country and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace
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Additional Opportunity Details:
Compensation Range is Generally+/- 15% of Position Mid-Point of $147,500*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
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