Join our team of innovators dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with technical experts, project managers, and sales professionals to develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients such as electric utilities, universities, airports, and data centers. You’ll spearhead complex projects, drive customer success, and guide cross-functional teams toward a shared vision. If you thrive on solving challenging problems and want to shape the future of power systems, we want to hear from you!
As a Senior Engineering Manager I, your essential duties and responsibilities would include:
1. Owning one discipline/technology/process in conjunction with SEL strategic objectives, ensuring that cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.
2. Owning portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
3. Leading and developing multiple supervisors and individual contributors to meet the goals of the department.
4. Presenting at large internal or external meetings/forums.
5. Using extensive knowledge of technical principles to forecast new technologies and provide technical direction.
6. Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
14+ years of related engineering and management experience
Strong technical expertise in multiple engineering disciples/technologies
Proven ability to lead the design/support of successful products/processes
Ability to manage complex product line/process problems requiring creativity and ingenuity
Proven ability and strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
Ability to exercise latitude when determining and initiating work assignments
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Location
Irvine, CA- This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches. You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineering Manager I $134,600 - $224,000 We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.