MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager for its Nashville, Tennessee office. The manager will grow and develop the Infrastructure group, develop business, plan and lead delivery of work committed to in proposals, and assign appropriate resources. The role supports Project and Client Managers by providing engineering design teams that meet client needs and budget, and provides leadership and guidance to achieve department objectives. The position reports to the Nashville Business Unit Manager. The MEPS Infrastructure group encompasses Power System Studies, Electrical Distribution and Medium Voltage System Design, Water & Waste-Water Electrical System Design, and SCADA System Design. Each discipline has a Market Sector Expert or Subject Matter Expert reporting to the department manager. The manager develops and manages the group to meet company goals, overseeing staff development, technical and quality performance, project delivery, financial outcomes, recruiting, and customer satisfaction. Dewberry is a professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. Established in 1956, the company is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, and has more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months in the state where the position is posted.
10 or more years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
Experience in staff management or department management.
Experience designing electrical systems and understanding of document preparation using a BIM/Revit platform.
Knowledge of the construction process.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and equipment, including switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, circuit breakers, and fuses.
Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated, well organized, and attentive to detail; takes good notes.
High aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, and thoroughness.
Conceptual understanding of electrical systems, including general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost.
Ability to coordinate across disciplines and with outside consultants.
Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, scope, and financial metrics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power system studies, electrical medium-voltage distribution system design, water and wastewater electrical system design, and/or SCADA system design.
Familiarity with SKM Powertools or ETAP.

Responsibilities

Grow and develop the MEPS Infrastructure group and develop business.
Determine how to perform work committed to in proposals and assign and lead appropriate resources.
Provide engineering design teams and leadership resources to support Project and Client Managers in meeting client requirements and budgets.
Manage the group’s four disciplines and their Market Sector Experts or Subject Matter Experts to meet company goals.
Grow, mentor, and develop staff; conduct annual evaluations for direct reports.
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and management for MEPS Infrastructure staff.
Organize staff to support career advancement, professional development, quality client service, operational efficiency, and business and project financial goals.
Participate actively in recruiting, including networking, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Provide technical and quality oversight of project work and establish or improve standards.
Manage schedules, budgets, project scope, financial metrics, and department performance; review project budgets weekly and update them at milestones.
Identify project staff, including senior staff as needed, and serve as Engineer of Record.
Provide project status updates, identify discipline milestone dates, and coordinate information needed for design coordination.
Provide timely technical advice, decisions, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with all involved disciplines, including outside consultants.
Create discipline work schedules showing project assignments and priorities, delivery due dates, and workload or capacity.
Support department sales, product quality, financial performance, recruiting, and customer satisfaction.