Electrical Department Manager

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Fives Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer Discipline Leader

About Fives Group:
Fives Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is an industrial engineering group founded in 1812 that designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups including the aluminum, steel, tube and pipe, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement and energy sectors. In 2024, Fives achieved sales of $2.5 billion with a team of close to 9,000 employees and a network of over 100 operational units in over 25 countries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Act as an Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Battery and Solar manufacturing projects to ensure technical excellence. Make independent decisions on engineering challenges, practices, and methods, crafting innovative design solutions. Prepare studies and technical specifications to support project development.
• Client Engagement: Provide expert advisory services on battery and solar manufacturing projects. Actively participate in meetings and conferences, representing the firm, engaging in discussions on critical issues, and aligning project strategies.
• Technical Project Leadership: Lead the planning, development, and coordination of medium to large engineering projects or portfolio of complex projects. Work closely with disciplines and project / program managers to ensure project success. Perform independent design, review, and assurance tasks to maintain high standards of technical quality. Manage discipline quality procedures, including project evaluations and technical recommendations.
• Growing Our Business: Engage in business development activities, including scoping and pricing work, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Developing Our Teams: Provide guidance, mentoring and coaching of less experienced staff.
• Travel required.

Additional Perks:

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you’re an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from accredited university program
• PE (Professional Engineer’s) License with the ability to become registered in additional states.
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical engineering design of complex industrial projects. Experience in battery / solar manufacturing projects is required.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the electrical requirements per NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 101, 110, building codes, energy codes, and other related standards such as IEEE and ASHRAE standards
• Strong leadership and communications skills.
• Proven track record in client relationship management.
• Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese speakers a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport for occasional project-related international travel.