Technical Manager - Metering/CAISO

Ulteig•Rancho Cordova, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Manager position for the Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) department. This role will focus on leading a metering and CAISO interconnection and compliance team consisting of professionals with an electrical engineering and technician background while also supporting power and renewable projects, business development, and company initiatives. The Technical Manager is a self-starting technical leader with expertise in leadership, communication, resource management and engagement, business acumen, industry framework, and consulting engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university preferred.
8 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Preference given to candidates with 6+ years of experience in the metering field.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred
Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude
Focused and passionate about internal engagement and maximizing the development of others
Strong business acumen and industry knowledge
Knowledge of CAISO metering and inspection, RIG, and NRI procedures is preferred
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies
High level of initiative and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with clear expectations and highly responsive, internally and externally
Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills is preferred
Displays a high level of initiative and explores new opportunities while understanding the risk to the organization
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialty.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
Must be able to travel 15% of the year

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CAISO metering and inspection, RIG, and NRI procedures is preferred
Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills is preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and leads all technical activities during the proposal, design, construction, and commissioning stages of metering/CAISO projects that are assigned.
Provides metering/CAISO project oversight, including managing technical scope according to technical contracts, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules.
Directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines and Project Management groups on a project of significant scope or a combination of large projects.
Maintains high levels of quality and responsiveness to meet internal and external client requirements in alignment with company expectations.
Oversees design activities of team members.
Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications, assumes responsible charge as needed.
Maintain and grow a positive team culture.
Provides strategic direction, leadership, and technical services oversight for employees on achieving individual, team, department, and organizational performance goals.
Creates and manages team budget for financial responsibility. Includes but is not limited to revenue, profitability, team equipment, and indirect expenses (training costs, reward and recognition costs, team event costs, etc).
Coaches, trains, and develops technical staff for growth and development opportunities. Responsible for regular 1:1 meetings, career development discussions, succession planning, quarterly reviews, individual promotions, team retention, and yearly team engagement survey results.
Actively manages team resource planning along with cross team and cross office resourcing collaboration, individual performance reviews, individual annual merit and bonus decisions, training, and professional development for team members.
Support the role of hiring manager as well as company-wide hiring for successful growth which includes; regular evaluation of candidate resumes, technical phone screens, collaboration with HR partners, and regular in person interviews and debrief assessments.
Participates and partners with members of the Sales team and engineers throughout the organization to promote revenue growth and expansion of services with existing and prospective clients.
Supports proposal efforts by developing, providing resources, and reviewing proposals by working with the Proposal Development Team and Project Management group.
Maintains and builds positive client relationships.
Maintains and builds positive relationships with CAISO.
Participates with cross functional teams on strategic initiatives for the company and/or department.