Manager of Electrical and Controls Engineering

Company Description

PPS Services Group Inc, located in Kansas City, MO, provides cost-effective and high-quality engineering and technical services to global energy and industrial clients.

Manager of Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Position Description

The Manager of Electrical and I&C will lead engineering design teams on Power Generation and Industrial projects.

Technical responsibilities include short-circuit, load flow, and motor-starting studies, ground grid design, relay protection studies, and arc flash studies. Equipment sizing calculations to include GSU and AUX transformers, Iso-phase bus duct, Generator breakers, DC battery systems and chargers, Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and cable sizing. Preparation of specifications and bid evaluations for electrical equipment. Additional responsibilities include the engineering of one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematic drawings, interconnection drawings, duct bank design, lightning protection design drawings, create and maintain circuit schedule database.

Essential Job Functions:

·       Designs the most complex and vital portions of the electrical systems; reviews other designs, drafting and related work performed by staff to ensure it is technically correct and appropriate.

·        Coordinates and approves the preparation of material specifications and construction standards for electrical systems.

·        Organizes, manages and provides technical support for the electrical generation, transmission and distribution system and electrical design of energy/industrial facilities.

·       Supervises, motivates, and provides direction and guidance to assigned staff; evaluates and reviews work performance for acceptability and conformance with department standards, goals and/or local competencies; works with employees to correct deficiencies; plans, coordinates and arranges for appropriate training of subordinates; documents corrective action and applies PPS policy

·       Prepares the division budget; controls and monitors expenses within budget; ensures fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness.

·       Schedules and performs range of estimated costs related to electrical system construction projects; informs contractors, customers and coordinates with other divisions as necessary.

·       Coordinates work with and receives approval of other departments including writing contract documents for construction and electrical system planning projects.

·        Conducts studies and makes recommendations regarding the operating capacity of the electrical system.

·       Models and fosters PPS’s core values by establishing and nurturing a work environment that will promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity.to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Electrical Design and Electrical Engineering skills
• Proficiency in working with electricity and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Knowledge of Power Systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent project management abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Previous experience in a managerial role