Manager - Electrical & Controls Engineering

ANDRITZ; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work environment

Job summary

Andritz in the United States seeks a Manager – Electrical & Controls to lead a team of automation professionals. You will manage projects, guide technical work, and oversee financial reporting while negotiating with customers and expanding opportunities.

The role requires a PE consideration, 10+ years in automation, and strong communication. Travel to domestic and international sites is expected, with a remote/hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration as a PE, an asset.
• Site audit, commissioning, construction, and start-up experience.
• Experience in pulp & paper, mining, and/or chemical industries.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).
• Practical knowledge of North American standards.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, leadership, and technical guidance to a team of automation engineers and stakeholders.
• Assign, coordinate, and review the technical work of project teams.
• Oversee project coordination for accurate billing, time accounting, and financial reporting.
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare specifications and proposals.
• Lead large capital project development, including feasibility studies and cost estimates.
• Develop opportunities in assigned industries and support sales growth strategies.
• Build and develop a team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Network with industry groups to enhance company presence and reputation.
• Ensure activities adhere to company quality standards and values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

North American standards

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Do you enjoy the challenge of managing, designing, and delivering electrical and controls brownfield projects? Are you passionate about leading people?

We are currently seeking a Manager – Electrical & Controlsto lead a small team of automation engineering professionals. This key position requires a combination of skills including business development, project management, and technical leadership.

This position is located in the Litte Rock, AR Metropolitan Area.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

• Provide project management, leadership, and technical guidance to a team of industrial automation engineers and project stakeholders.
• Assign, coordinate, and review the technical work of project teams.
• Oversee project coordination to ensure accurate billing, time accounting, and financial reporting.
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports.
• Lead large capital project development, including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, preliminary engineering designs, and capital cost estimates.
• Assist with the assessment, evaluation, establishment, and development of opportunities in the assigned industry(ies)/business areas.
• Support the growth of the business by assisting with the execution of sales growth strategies.
• Build, lead and develop a team of professionals; including recruitment and selection, training, and performance management.
• Network with industry groups and professional organizations to establish the presence and reputation of the Company.
• Ensure that the activities adhere to the quality standards established by the Company.
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the ANDRITZ values.

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

• Paid maternity program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event.
• A dynamic, collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Training and mentorship opportunities and financial support for professional development and certifications, including a LinkedIn Learning license.
• Clear career paths for career growth, internal promotions, and opportunities to take on more responsibilities.
• Compensation that increases with technical capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched 401k.
• Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days.
• A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviors.
• Company swag shop offering a range of ANDRITZ-branded merchandise to cultivate team spirit and pride.
• Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie.
• A remote and/or hybrid work environment to promote work-life balance.

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial automation engineering, preferably in consulting.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower team members to achieve their full potential.
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration as a PE an asset.
• Site audit, commissioning, construction, and start-up experience.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and deliver electrical/controls projects.
• Experience in pulp & paper, mining, and/or chemical industries.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).
• Practical knowledge of North American standards.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites.

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• Consulting engineering experience; preferably in industrial engineering.