Senior Electrical Engineer

Position can be filled near any MCG location

Summary:

Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing electrical content for new switchgear designs.  This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and project management abilities. 

Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive, additional projects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position should operational needs warrant. 

Team Leadership:  

• Lead, mentor, and manage others as necessary, providing guidance and support in their professional development. 
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages team members to reach their full potential. 
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the engineering team and with other departments. 

Project Management: 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, which may include project management, quality assurance, and production to ensure seamless project execution. 
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively address issues, and make data-driven decisions to keep projects on track. 

Technical Strategy: 

• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's Low Voltage, Medium Voltage Switchgear, other Solutions, technical strategy and roadmap. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the engineering team and related processes. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with business goals. 

Resource Management: 

• Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and deadlines. 
• Assess staffing needs, participate in hiring processes, and onboard new team members. 
• Manage workloads and balance priorities to optimize team productivity. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality products by implementing and maintaining robust engineering processes and quality standards. 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve team efficiency and product quality. 

Budget and Cost Control: 

• Work with the finance department to develop and manage the engineering budget. 
• Monitor and control costs, ensuring efficient use of resources while delivering high-quality results. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles. 
• Experienced in the design of electrical switchgear.  
• Typical years’ experience in a similar or related industry - 10-15 years minimum.  
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in technical management and personnel development. 
• AutoCAD (2D), AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor (3D), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Design, Product Development, Technical Analysis 
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening

Required Skill/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Strong technical background with proficiency in relevant technologies. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. 
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

Competencies & Behaviors Required

Safety Focus

Prioritize safety in all actions and decisions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

Dependability

Consistently show up on time and complete assigned tasks by the desired deadline.

Reliability

Deliver on commitments and achieve goals.

Grit

Work hard and overcome obstacles using a proactive problem-solving approach.

Initiative

Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.

Humanity

Respect any input and ideas of others to achieve the best possible outcome.

Organization

Ensure you maintain a neat, clean and organized work area.

Efficiency

Maintain a high pace of work with minimal errors.

Keep Learning

Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.

Ownership Mentality

Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of work completed, proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through while welcoming constructive criticism. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Team Player

Work well with others, have a can-do attitude. Be someone your team can rely on.

Supervisory Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and/or Designers, providing guidance and support in their professional development. 
• Experience leading a team.

Work Environment and Physical Demands                                                                                 

• The work environment is a typical office environment, with quiet to moderate noise levels, and traditional lighting.  
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively using phones or computer software. 
• Must be able to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 15 lbs.   
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.  
• Must be able to travel between MCG locations as needed, some travel could require overnight stays. 

 

Mission Critical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and the Company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. Mission Critical Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons based on race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy child birth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law (“Protected Categories”).

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

 

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).