Mechanical Engineering Manager - Industrial Boilers at Wood PLC in Hampton, New Jersey

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager in Hampton, NJ location to support design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket business.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its team in Hampton, NJ, supporting design engineering activities in the North American aftermarket business. This exciting role 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 in-house legacy OEM technology. This opportunity is onsite. #LI-Onsite


The Role The Engineering Manager will serve as an in-house expert in mechanical engineering as it relates to the organization's products and services. The 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.


Our Clients and Projects: Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.


What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

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.


• Familiarity 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 third-party design companies.


• Client visits to present, inspect, or collect information, for proposal or contract work. Should be willing to travel to job sites 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



What makes you remarkable?



At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.



Expected:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.


• 10+ years of industry experience successfully delivering projects on budget, on schedule, and with high-quality documentation.


• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.


• Demonstrated ability to utilize engineering principles in equipment design.


• Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, strong technical writing, and presentation abilities.

Desirable:

• Capabilities in computer-aided design (AutoCAD) and other boiler applicable engineering software.


• Previous experience with industrial and utility-sized boilers.


• Solid PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).


• Professional Engineer License preferred.

Other Information:

• 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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