Director of Engineering

Hawthorne-Ca; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career growth opportunities

Training

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PTO

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat, a family-owned leader in construction machinery and power systems, seeks a Director of Engineering to guide engineering and sales support for equipment, systems, and services. You will develop proposals, cost estimates, submittals, and drawings while ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.

The role focuses on natural gas engines, CHP applications, exhaust after treatment, and expanding advancing electrical services.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred and 5+ years of power generation industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear communication of business and technical information in writing and speaking.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer technical requirements and provide product, service or equipment information.
• Prepare submittal documents from blueprints, plans and specs; coordinate with engineers and architects.
• Analyze cost-benefit to propose equipment/process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; advise customers appropriately.
• Update technical knowledge through training, publications and professional networks.
• Support sales engineering by addressing short- and long-term issues and options.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and prospects.
• Engage electrical engineers to influence specifications toward Caterpillar offerings.
• Source potential vendors for products or services and review plans/specs.
• Attend construction meetings with clients as required.
• Serve as the principal resource for natural gas engine tech and CHPP systems.
• Expand Advance Electrical Services business segment and quote proposals with scope of work.
• Maintain daily summaries and participate in inter-department meetings.

Skills

Power generation experience

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD familiarity

MS Project familiarity

Project management

Valid driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (BA, MS) preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place! At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Job Title: Director of Engineering

Reports to: Director of Sales & Rentals

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division: Power Systems

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide engineering and sales support for business segments assigned by the Director of Sales & Rentals for equipment, systems, and services supplied by Hawthorne Power Systems. Control of engineering support in the form of development of proposals, cost estimates, submittals and drawings in accordance with HPS procedures and company policies for EPG, Industrial, and Marine business activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies customer technical requirements by establishing personal rapport with HPS staff, customers and other persons in a position to understand project requirements. Provides product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information to necessary parties.
• Prepare submittal documents by studying blueprints, plans, specs and related customer documents; consulting with engineers, contractors, architects, and other professional and technical personnel.
• Determines improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, suppliers, or service applications in customer environment; engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising customer on product, service, or equipment adherence to requirements; advising customer on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; attending Caterpillar training courses; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; & participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.
• Calls on electrical engineers to provide technical information on Hawthorne offered products to influence specifications towards Caterpillar.
• Research, identify, and recommend potential vendors for products or services.
• Attend construction project meetings with clients as required.
• Be the principal company resource for natural gas engine technology, combined heat and power applications, and exhaust after treatment systems.
• Expand Advance Electrical Services business segment.
• Review plans and specifications and interpret specific job requirements and scope of work. Prepare quote worksheets, obtain vendor and shop quotations, and generate proposals with scope of work.
• Maintain daily summaries for reporting activities to supervisors and management on assigned projects.
• Participate in the regularly scheduled engineering meeting in support of inter-departmental and inter-divisional activities as related to assigned projects within the Engineering Department.
• Follow company policies and industry safety rules.
• Normal work hours are typically weekdays. Extended work days and weekend activities as required by project and department work load

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Engineering degree (BA, MS) preferred, and 5+ years recent experience in power generation industry with demonstrated technical training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel) and PC skills required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and MS Project preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to communicate business and technical info to co-workers, customers and management using both verbal and written media.
• Must have a valid Drivers License with clean driving record.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants may be required to pass a written and/or oral examination before being considered for employment in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking: Move about on foot in office, shop, and construction sites
• Handling: Grasp materials and works with hands and small hand tools
• Lifting: Raises and lowers parts and miscellaneous documentation
• Reaching: Extends arms and hands in any directions
• Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist
• Standing: Remains in standing position if required to perform job functions
• Vision: Read computer screens and documentation
• Talking: Communication by phone and in person
• Sitting: Sits at desk and workspace. Sits for long periods of time.
• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise. Wears hearing protection when necessary
• Temperature/Weather: Works in an office environment, warehouse, shop, outside with variations of temperature and weather
• Exposure: Foul odors, fumes and harsh substances.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Noise: Works in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
• Temp/Weather: Works in an office environment.

Here’s what we Offer…

• Competitive Compensation
• A great work environment and culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Medical video appointments available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
• 401(k) Plan + Company Matching
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Legal Plan
• Travel Assistance Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Longevity Bonus Program
• Recognition Programs and much more
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Supplied Uniforms
• Advanced Technical Training
• Estimated Compensation $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations for essential functions of the position will be considered.

Hawthorne Cat is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D

Hawthorne Cat Participates in E-Verify.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Hawthorne Machinery Co.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.