Manager Engineering - Electrical

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 187,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading energy company based in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a design team for capital projects. The role involves managing engineering deliverables while ensuring compliance with codes and best practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the engineering field, with a strong focus on team leadership and project management. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in engineering field for Bachelor's degree candidates.
• 8 years of experience in engineering field for Master's degree candidates.
• Experience managing design engineering teams for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Electrical engineering design team for capital projects.
• Deliver Electrical engineering deliverables on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement solutions for diverse project sizes.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Project management

Technical knowledge of engineering systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline

Master's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline

Job description

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Our office is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work in office, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the office.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visasponsorship.

What You Will Do

The primary purpose of this role is to manage an Electrical engineering design team of the NOLA Project Office through planning, design, and execution phases of the portfolio of capital projects. Responsible for the overall delivery of all Electrical engineering deliverables to achieve the portfolio objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframes and budgets. Manage the Electrical engineering design team ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices across projects. Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for a wide range of projects, from small operational support to large-scale capital. Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices. Ensure projects have appropriate Electrical resources and regularly appraise team structure for effectiveness. Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits for compliance. Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with other disciplines. Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment and contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 10 years of experience in engineering field; OR
• Master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 8 years of experience in engineering field; AND
• Experience managing design engineering teams working on large-scale projects

Preferred Qualifications

• An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies
• General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level
• Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls, and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies
• Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies
• Knowledge of progress assessment and measurement and engineering control strategies
• An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
• A high degree of understanding of how engineering interacts with procurement and contracting, construction, and commissioning disciplines throughout the project lifecycle
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise, and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$134,000 - $187,500. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Domestic and International travel up to 15%
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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