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Northwest Pipe Company · 5 hours ago

Engineering Manager (Civil or Structural)

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Northwest Pipe Company is a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, committed to professional growth and well-being. The Engineering Manager will direct and coordinate activities of the engineering department to design and manufacture products and systems, supervising project managers and designers while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.

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Responsibilities

Present project-specific solutions to civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineering customers

Assist sales team during the project bid phase by providing design review and confirming appropriate product design

Provide project and technical support for submittals drawings, production, and product delivery

Maintain engineering standards and procedures

Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs and improve production techniques

Analyzes technological trends and market demand for plant projects

Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications

Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems

Directs integration of technical activities and products

Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases

Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget

Prepares interim and completion project reports

Confers with management, production and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products

Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests

Other duties as assigned

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position

Directly supervise 2-6 employees in the Engineering department

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Daily direct and electronic interaction with Engineering Employees regarding all aspects of engineering projects

Daily phone and electronic interaction with Customers regarding project scope and schedule

Daily direct and electronic contact with Operations management, Plant management and lead men regarding all aspects of project manufacturing and scheduling

Weekly phone and electronic interaction with company sales personnel regarding project scope and schedule

Qualification

Engineering DesignTechnical SupportProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseCAD ApplicationsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

College degree in Engineering, or other technical subject

10-15 years project management or leadership experience in the engineering, pipe, steel, construction or heavy highway industries

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD applications

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables