Engineering Manager

IPS is seeking an innovative and dynamic Engineering Manager to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We’re looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what’s possible. At IPS, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry. You’ll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a value-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

Responsibilities and Expectations: 

You will serve as a working engineering leader, combining hands-on engineering responsibilities with active team leadership. You will participate directly in design, testing, and shop floor inspections, while coaching and developing a high-performing team that values work ethic and self-accountability. You will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, and systems to match client specifications, including switchgear, auxiliary components from 480V to 38kV, automatic transfer schemes, standby generators and paralleling equipment, motor control centers, transformers, and UPS.

• Lead by example in all engineering activities, including design, testing, and shop floor inspections.
• Actively participate in daily engineering tasks and problem-solving.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build technical skills, work ethic, and accountability.
• Conduct regular shop floor walkthroughs to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to standards.
• Foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, operations) to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Support professional growth through feedback, training, and development opportunities.
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial and military purposes
• Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new commercial and military uses
• Work with vendors and in-house procurement and sales team to create BOMs
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods in concert with Quality Control; testing finished products and system capabilities
• Ensure the product meets third-party specifications, expectations and standards
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures in office and plant environment
• Travel to client sites as needed
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional society

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a closely related degree, plus five to ten years’ electrical engineering experience in design and testing preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of control system design including MV switchgear, PLC’s, VFD’s, programming, panel layout, component selection, testing and modifications
• Some knowledge of panel board, lighting, outlet, grounding, conduit and wiring design.
• Ability to create, read or modify 1-line drawings, layout drawings, schematics, wiring and interconnection diagrams
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with NFPA 70E, NEC
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Electric, E-Plan and SolidWorks.
• Ability to work with unit teams in various levels and manage projects as needed

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:

IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers.

IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.