Electrical Department Manager

About Day and Zimmermann

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because we do what we say! We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – we put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

Position Description

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Electrical Engineering Department Manager to join our Day & Zimmermann team.

The Electrical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the administrative and technical management of the Electrical Engineering & Design Department. They are responsible for the integrity of the electrical engineering work produced, identifying performance gaps and correcting them, including systems, equipment, and people resources. This role provides leadership and instruction to employees, ensuring work is coordinated among other disciplines, offices, fabrication, and construction to meet project requirements. They maintain and promote a focus on the end product, whether engineering, fabrication, or construction, and ensure effective management of change while assuming responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.

As the Electrical Engineering Department Manager, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Manage the resources of the department as they relate to projects, including staffing, tools, project deliverables, and estimates.
• Ensure the technical quality of the department’s work meets required professional engineering standards according to the company, client, and national standards.
• Maximize utilization of personnel by planning and staffing work.
• Develop talent and departmental training.
• Supervise and perform performance appraisals, including salary administration.
• Responsible for discipline cost and schedule commitments on individual projects.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Experience in effective project execution and project procedures, with the ability to supervise and lead engineering resources and the completion of projects.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Exhibits both technical breadth and depth of subject engineering curriculum, demonstrating broad technical knowledge of electrical engineering, and can effectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages. Able to work in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam; familiarity with ETAP, SKM, and Visual is desirable.

And if you have these qualifications:

BS degree in Electrical Engineering required from an ABET accredited college/university.

15+ years experience in EPCm industry or with an operating company directly related to the chemical process industry, including but not limited to Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Intermediates, or Fibers Industries.

3+ years work experience in secondary industries such as Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, or Advanced Manufacturing is desirable.

Experience in Solar and Renewable Energy is desirable.

PE required.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $136,400 - $204,600. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers).
• Hearing.
• Talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time.
• Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the company’s office or work site.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: Ashley Mitchell

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation in the application process, please email , specifying which position you are interested in, including job title and location.