Mechanical Engineering Manager - Industrial Boilers
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently expanding its team of engineers and experts in its Hampton, NJ location to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket business. This exciting role (Engineering Manager) comes with the opportunity for growth and being part of a team addressing technical and environmental challenges to repower the North American utility and industrial sector, using its in-house legacy OEM technology.

Serves as an in-house expert in mechanical engineering as it relates to the organization's products and services. Primary responsibility is the management of a group of technical personnel.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills, work as part of a team and interact with clients. The preferred candidate will be office based in our New Jersey location.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering critical solutions across energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

In the US, Wood is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that reflects the diverse markets we serve while meeting the needs of our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a group of design engineers and drafting personnel and manage all workflow for the team.
• Mentor and develop the existing engineering team as you direct the department staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Familiar with all pertinent codes and standards such as ASME Section 1, NFPA etc.
• Advise engineering solutions and recommendations to project managers and designers.
• Review/check Wood and vendor created drawings and calculations.
• Coordinate the flow of information and drawing preparation with 3rd party design companies.
• Client visits to present, inspect, or collect information, for proposal or contract work. Should be willing to travel to jobsites in North America.
• Maintain and update current engineering standards as required
• Review client technical specifications.
• Review vendor quotes versus project requirements.
• Proposal preparation and cost estimates.
• Review vendor requests for material substitutions and approve as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize engineering principals in equipment design.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, strong technical writing, and presentation abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Capabilities in computer aided design (AutoCAD), and other boiler applicable engineering software.
• Previous experience with industrial and utility sized boilers.
• Have Solid PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).
• Professional Engineer License preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience successfully delivering projects on budget, on schedule and with high quality documentation.

Though your experience may be a little different to what is outlined above, you still might be the candidate we are seeking. Please submit your application and let's start the discussion.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

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