Electrical Design Manager

Electrical Design Manager

ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.

As the Electrical Design Manager, you’ll be an important member of ESCO Groups’ Automation Business Unit leading a team that provides a variety of electrical design services focused primarily on control panel design. You’ll develop and implement strategies to grow our Electrical Design services and lead team members in the service line.

OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET

As the Electrical Design Manager, you will be responsible for the success and growth of the service line. Objectives include:

• Financial success and efficacy of the service line.
• Technical resource planning to maximize utilization and support business objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and train service line team members.
• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES

• Ensure successful project delivery within the service line. This will include developing and approving technical proposals and budgetary design work estimates and leading Electrical Designers and Design Service Leads.
• Develop and monitor the service line operating plan and budget, including profit and loss accountability, to ensure financial success.
• Establish and build healthy working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through mutual commitment and by operating with integrity. This will include internal project managers, the panel shop, vendors, and clients.
• Responsible for Software License renewals (AutoCAD, Vault, ProductivityNOW, etc.).
• Assist Design Services Leads with Design Environment Management (AutoCAD, Vault, etc.).
• Provide and facilitate coaching and mentoring.
• Support and encourage Electrical Design team members’ growth through Individual Development and Success Plans.
• Execute performance evaluations and one-on-one sessions with Electrical Design team members.
• Facilitate team meetings and participate in other company meetings as required.
• Participate in the hiring process for future designers, design interns, and other team members.
• Identify, implement, and ensure utilization of improvements and standards to increase both efficiency and quality of work from the Electrical Design group.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to “check-the-box” on all below:

• Thrive by leading a team. You’ll be leading a team of Employee Owners to execute on the initiatives you and Senior Leadership develop. You will be responsible for growth in their roles and succession planning.
• Resourceful and show a high level of initiative. You are eager to learn and pursue opportunities. Knowledge is a journey you love to undertake. This includes technical knowledge and betterment of soft skills.
• Industry Experience. You have a depth of knowledge in serving electrical design needs to industrial clients and have built and maintained both internal and external client relationships at multiple levels.
• Adaptable and flexible. The one constant in our industry is change. This includes changing timelines, changing client requirements, and changes in technology.
• Growth Mindset. You’re constantly looking for new ways to grow your knowledge and the knowledge of those around you. You believe that growth is vital and not optional.
• You have a natural ability to lead others and can communicate a shared vision that helps others understand the importance of their contributions.
• Ability to travel. We serve clients all over the United States. The amount of travel will vary for this position and is dependent on projects, schedules, and tasks required.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, annual biometric screenings, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, with match, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits.
• Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.
• Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work (depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.
• Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.
• We Live our Core Values: We believe strongly in our five core values at ESCO Group. They are Connectivity, Wellness, Curiosity, Human Dignity, and Courage.