Manager - Electrical & Controls Engineering

Andritz AG; Morrilton, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Andritz AG in Morrilton, AR is seeking a Manager – Electrical & Controls Engineering to lead a specialized automation team on brownfield projects in North America. This role focuses on project management, technical leadership, and collaboration with customers to deliver successful outcomes.

You will oversee scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive execution from feasibility through start-up. A PE is an asset; travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry is required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in industrial automation engineering, preferably in consulting.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

NA standards

Travel

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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Job title: Manager - Electrical & Controls Engineering

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Automation & Digitalization

Contract location: Alpharetta, GA, US

Working location: Morrilton, AR, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent Full-Time

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

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 & Controls to 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 technical diploma in electrical engineering.
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry is required.
• Minimum of 8 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.
• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.