Manager Engineering - Electrical

Freeport McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

11d•$138,000 - $193,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Experience managing design engineering teams working on large-scale projects

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in electrical engineering design, including development of deliverables and execution of work across complex projects.
Experience as an Electrical Engineering Department Manager, leading electrical engineering teams (engineers, designers, and drafters), with the ability to coach, mentor, and drive performance.
Expertise in scoping projects and developing electrical engineering execution strategies, including planning, sequencing, and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.
Significant experience in a Design (home) Office for an Engineering Firm or major EPC company, with exposure to full project lifecycles.
Background in mining, material handling or metallurgy processing facilities, including field experience supporting construction phase.
Advanced knowledge of engineering systems, project controls, and industry standards, with the ability to manage stakeholders, solve complex technical challenges, and integrate engineering with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

Manage an Electrical engineering design team through planning, design, and execution phases of capital projects.
Ensure overall delivery of Electrical engineering deliverables within specified timeframes and budgets.
Manage the Electrical engineering design team, ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices.
Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for a wide range of projects.
Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices.
Ensure projects have appropriate Electrical resources and appraise team structure for effectiveness.
Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits.
Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules.
Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment.
Contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.