Engineering Manager
GE Energy - Jackson, MS
Job Number 1509418
The Engineering Manager demonstrates leadership in the direction of technical resources. He/She will lead a team of project engineers providing work assignments, training, and evaluations. The Engineering Manager will work closely with several Engineering Leaders to determine appropriate assignments for team members. Essential Responsibilities
HR Reporting responsibilities including performance appraisals, improvement plans, Hiring / Exit, process

Compiles and executes hiring plans to assure staffing is appropriate to meet business needs

Manage and execute training budgets

Be responsible for execution to schedule for customer projects including on-time and on-budget

Staffing levels of properly trained resources to match business needs

Achieve applied time targets for entire team

Work with Engineering Leaders to set expectations on productivity standards

Work with Engineering Leaders to meet or exceed productivity metrics

Management of leased worker staffing levels to meet the requirements of the business

Drive Quality (QMS / ISO) and assures compliance for entire team

Tactical planning and matching of resources to available assignments

Financial evaluation of project execution to determine improvement opportunities

Management of infrastructure, roof tops, engineering specific office equipment

Professional Engineering / COA compliance and appropriate staffing certification for projects

Developing customer stand-in “Engineering Leader”

Contractor technical qualification for purchased services

EHS compliance for self and team including training, PPE, and certifications Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years experience in Utility or the Transmission and Distribution Industry

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Availability and willingness to travel (including international) Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics
Excellent computer skills, including automation tools, and familiarity with CAD software

Prior GE Experience

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

EIT or PE license in United States

Good understanding of safety, operating, maintenance, and testing practices common to utility substations, transmission, and generation facilities

Utility field testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a matrix environment

Proven leadership and ability to orchestrate resources and motivate teams

Strong business acumen, fully understands the mission and scope of business

Good presence in front of customer with demonstrated commercial experience

Strong problem solving abilities

Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team.
GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels. www.ge-energy.com
PLEASE NOTE: Concord, CA and Jackson, MI are the preferred location.
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