Engineering Manager

Thermo Systems; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Healthcare packages

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Casual dress

Team events and company swag

Job summary

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering world-class automation solutions across multiple markets. This role leads and develops a team, taking responsibility for technical and commercial success of complex projects.

You will collaborate with BD and project managers to ensure on-time, under-budget delivery while mentoring teams and enforcing QMS and cross-functional coordination. Overnight travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in EE/ME/CS with relevant experience.
• 13+ years of experience.
• PE licensure or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of domain expertise and participate in professional activities.
• Collaborate with BD to develop technical proposals and presentations for customers.
• Lead multiple projects to deliver technical and commercial success on time and under budget.
• Mentor teams and provide guidance on technical and operational perspectives.
• Drive design philosophies and oversee change orders and subcontractor work.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Project management

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/CS

PE licensure or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Job Summary

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large, strategic projects simultaneously. Leads and develops a team. Ultimately responsible for technical and commercial success of a project. Takes direction and seeks guidance from supervisors and company leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 13+ years of experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Sr. Engineering Team Lead or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering Licensure and/or recognized industry certification(s) that are commensurate with requirements of job.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology of domain expertise. Maintain advanced level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and participating in professional associations.
• Communicate and coordinate with other technical resources to provide recommendations, lessons learned, and other improved methods to deliver projects to maximize contribution to multiple projects.
• Collaborate with the Business Development (BD) Team to develop technical proposals and presentations to internal and external customers to influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers of multiple projects at once to ensure technical deliverables are executed accurately on a timely and under budget basis.
• Provide supplemental expert feedback, advice and mentorship to teams based on industry experiences, including specialized technical, financial, and operation perspectives.
• Drive the company’s overall design philosophies and procedures.
• Actively share knowledge and provide impromptu training to other personnel on technical and professional issues.
• Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the use of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent management software tools.

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
• Always conduct business in professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.

Project Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Lead individual project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety.
• Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Take on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
• Identify changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
• Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.
• Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.
• Capable of creating scope of work for subcontractors and overseeing execution of subcontractor contract.
• Independently generates and administers change orders.
• Demonstrates full understanding of project contracts and specifications.
• Accurately invoices for project progress and maintains projections.
• Attends project interviews with BD team for successful project pursuits.
• Minimizes and mitigates project risk.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for team members training and development.
• Provides constructive feedback to team members.
• Manages team members compensation and time off.
• Ensures team members are effectively assigned to project tasks.
• Manages performance and retention of team members.
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts within team.
• Demonstrates team growth.
• Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.
• Routinely examines team workload/future work and communicates on recruiting/staffing needs.

Required Skills and Abilities

• In addition to Senior Engineering Team Lead Skills and Abilities.
• Motivates others to cooperate in order to resolve conflict.
• Inspires others to take ownership of their work.
• Provides feedback to coworkers at all levels.
• Recognizes high performers.
• Regularly meets and exceeds goals.
• Committed to further developing managerial and leadership skills.

Travel Required

• Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Fit for Duty at all times.

Culture

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement.
• Benefits: full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: in-house and factory technical training.
• Tuition Reimbursement: academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: work‑life balance is essential.
• Culture & Extras: free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.