MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an MEPS Infrastructure Department Manager for its Nashville, Tennessee office. The manager will grow and manage the Infrastructure group, develop business, guide the work committed to in proposals, and assign and lead appropriate resources. The role provides engineering design teams and leadership support to Project and Client Managers so projects meet client needs and budgets. The MEPS Infrastructure group comprises Power System Studies, Electrical Distribution and Medium Voltage System Design, Water and Waste-Water Electrical System Design, and SCADA System Design. Market Sector Experts or Subject Matter Experts for these disciplines report to the Department Manager. The manager is responsible for developing and managing the group to meet company goals, including staff development, technical and quality oversight, project delivery, recruiting, sales, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. The position reports to the Nashville Business Unit Manager.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), or able to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months in the state where the position is posted.
At least 10 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
Experience in staff management or department management.
Knowledge of the construction process.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Customer-, sales-, and performance-focused approach.
High aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, and thoroughness.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and equipment, including switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, circuit breakers, and fuses.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
Well organized and able to take good notes.
Good conceptual understanding of electrical systems, including general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost.

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.
Experience designing various electrical systems and preparing documents using a BIM/Revit platform.
Familiarity with SKM Powertools or ETAP.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the MEPS Infrastructure group to meet company goals.
Grow, mentor, and develop staff, and conduct at least annual evaluations for direct reports.
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and management to MEPS Infrastructure staff.
Organize staff to support career advancement, professional development, client service, operational efficiency, and business and project financial goals.
Actively participate in recruiting, including networking, interviewing, and closing candidates.
Provide technical and quality oversight of project work and establish or improve standards.
Monitor project schedules and budgets, review budgets weekly, and provide updates at project milestones.
Monitor project scope during design and identify potential additional services.
Identify staff for project design work, including senior staff support when needed, and serve as Engineer of Record.
Provide project status updates, track tasks and completion, and identify discipline milestone dates to allow adequate design coordination.
Provide timely technical advice, decisions, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with all project disciplines, including outside consultants.
Develop discipline work schedules showing project assignments, priorities, delivery dates, and workload or capacity.
Manage projects to meet stated financial metrics and oversee department sales, product quality, financial performance, recruiting, and customer satisfaction.