Process Engineering Department Manager

Eichleay • Orange, CA

179d • $160,000 - $220,000 • Remote

About The Position

Eichleay is seeking a Process Engineering Department Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering innovative, multi-disciplinary projects across the Western United States. In this strategic role, you'll not only guide and mentor a talented team of process engineers, but you will also actively contribute to project execution, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who excels at both guiding a team and actively performing work. This position allows for remote work. The role may be based in a home office located within 50 miles of Eichleay's Orange, CA office, or from one of Eichleay's offices in Larkspur, CA; Billings, MT; Ferndale, WA. Alternatively, we will consider applicants who can perform the role remotely from a state where the company operates in the Western US (CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, WA). Please note that any remote role will require travel.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in process engineering, with experience leading complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a supervising engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong interpersonal skills, interacting effectively with all levels of employees to achieve company and project goals.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to oversee, manage, and grow a technical department.
• Extensive and diversified knowledge of chemical engineering principles and facility operations (refinery, chemical, power and/or life sciences).
• Ability to identify, communicate, and drive value creation through innovative engineering and design approaches on projects.
• Ability to develop standards, procedures, protocols, project cost estimates, project schedules, and task breakdowns.
• Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of process engineers; manage project assignments and team priorities.
• Support a variety of projects that may include greenfield, brownfield, and revamp projects across diverse industries.
• Responsible for meeting department utilization targets.
• Meet regularly with other Department Managers to promote collaboration across departments and strategize on overall goals related to business and capability growth.
• Conduct regular team meetings to share updates, recognize achievements, and provide feedback.
• Ensure quality control is performed on projects and resolve any project quality issues promptly.
• Present any lessons learned to the organization.
• Set clear expectations for the process team on budget/change management, schedule adherence, and technical quality.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and employee development within your team.
• Manage resources across multiple locations, including technical oversight for seconded staff.
• Oversee the interviewing and hiring process for new team members, ensuring recruitment of top engineering talent to support ongoing and future projects.
• Collaborate with the business development team to enhance capabilities and develop unique value propositions.
• Influence business development strategies, contribute to proposal efforts, and help evolve our engineering capabilities to meet the changing needs of our clients.
• Build relationships and interact regularly with clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop high quality and competitively priced proposals that meet client expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000 based on skills, experience, qualifications, location and internal peer equity.
• Remote work options available.
• Travel required for remote roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree