Physical Engineering Supervisor I

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga, Lakewood, Knoxville (TN, CO, TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(K) Retirement Savings plan

Job summary

Mesa Brand in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a professional with at least 4 years of experience in the substation/utility industry for a leadership role. The job involves coordinating project execution, supervising staff, and maintaining project quality.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers various benefits including paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(K) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry.
• 2+ years in substation physical design.
• FE certification preferred; PE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources with project managers and engineering.
• Implements methods to improve project execution.
• Supervises staff and ensures project tasks are completed.
• Conducts meetings and approves timesheets.
• Promotes safety culture within the team.

Skills

Project management

Technical oversight

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally place on projects.


• Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.


• Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.


• Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.


• Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.


• Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.


• Conduct’s group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.


• Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.


• Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.


• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.


• Is well organized and is well-versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members with the group.


• Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.


• Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.


• Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.


• Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.


• Candidate must be willing and able to report to office in either Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Lakewood twice a week.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry, with at least 2+ in substation physical design.


• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.


• Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.


• FE certification in highly desirable, ability and will to attain PE is required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually


• Life Insurance (Company Paid)


• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)


• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan