Supervising Engineer

Responsible for performing supervisory, sales, and administrative duties in a small area service center or a designated scope of a larger service center while performing fieldwork on a regular basis. Technically support a region of service engineers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power surveys, and other types of electrical consultation.
• Develop tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of projects using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• Perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures.
• Actively engage in client interface and business development activities.
• Supervise 1+ Senior Field Engineer, Field Engineer, and/or Technician.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action-oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks; seizes opportunities.
• Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; empowers team members.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; uses customer feedback for improvements.
• Drive for Results – Consistently exceeds goals; bottom-line oriented; pushes self and others for results.
• Directing Others – Establishes clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes workload effectively; maintains two-way dialogue.
• Organizing – Marshals resources effectively; orchestrates multiple activities to accomplish goals; arranges information and files usefully.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Specialized skills in a majority of the following: power quality surveys, generation and co-generation start-up, ANSI/NEC/NEMA/UL specifications, pilot wire and distance relaying, computer power system transient surveys, UPS systems, drive systems, complex control systems, medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems and problem evaluation.
• High degree of communication, supervisory, organizational, and management skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, internet research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Ability to create technical presentations and articles.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• Availability for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer (BSEE or BSME) with six years’ experience; OR
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent with nine years’ minimum experience; OR
• High school education or equivalent with ten years’ minimum same or similar work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to extreme cold (below 32°F) and extreme heat (above 100°F).
• Medium to high noise levels requiring shouting to be heard.
• Working around moving machinery (e.g., forklifts, tractors).
• Use of protective equipment (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.).
• Work outdoors with no effective protection from weather.
• Travel time required: 50%.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Oregon is between $112,000 - $139,000 per year. Salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Eligible for additional rewards including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock based on individual performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• 401k retirement plan.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Work authorization: Vertiv will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.