Position: Engineering Manager - Protection & Controls | Substation Division (SSD)
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking an Engineering Manager – Protection & Controls to lead engineering activities within our Substation Division (SSD). In this role, you will oversee engineering teams responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems for complex power system applications. You will provide technical leadership, develop engineering talent, and drive successful project execution while ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
What You'll Do
- Lead & Develop Engineering Teams: Manage and mentor Protection & Controls Engineers and Controls Engineers, providing technical direction, performance feedback, training, and professional development. Oversee staffing, resource planning, and employee development to achieve department objectives.
- Oversee Protection & Controls Engineering: Direct engineering activities involving protection schemes, control system design, equipment specifications, and system integration. Review and approve engineering designs and technical deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Drive Project Execution: Oversee engineering activities from initial design through factory testing, commissioning, and project completion. Manage engineering resources, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables to support successful project execution.
- Provide Technical Leadership: Guide engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges involving power electronics, protection systems, control performance, and substation equipment. Ensure effective coordination between protection and controls engineering functions.
- Guide Testing & Commissioning: Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), real-time digital simulator (RTDS) testing, and field commissioning activities. Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during installation, testing, and operation.
- Collaborate Across Global Teams: Partner with Mitsubishi Electric's global engineering teams, external design firms, suppliers, and internal departments to coordinate engineering activities, advance technology development, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Support Customers & Business Development: Provide technical expertise during customer discussions, proposal development, and bid evaluations. Collaborate with Sales, Quality Assurance, and Service teams to address customer specifications, technical requirements, and equipment performance issues.
- Drive Engineering Excellence: Establish and improve engineering processes, design standards, and quality control practices to enhance efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.
What You'll Bring
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of power systems engineering experience, including 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of protection and control systems, power electronics, substation equipment, and electrical power systems.
- Engineering Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, develop employees, allocate resources, and oversee complex engineering projects.
- Protection & Controls Knowledge: Experience with protection schemes, control system architecture, control algorithms, system integration, and applicable IEEE and industry standards.
- Project Management: Ability to manage engineering schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables while maintaining quality and meeting customer requirements.
- Technical Tools: Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, PSCAD, power system simulation software, and engineering analysis tools.
- Problem-Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to guide technical decisions, resolve engineering challenges, and collaborate with global teams.
Why MEPPI?
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
- Employee Perks: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and 24/7 fitness center access.
At MEPPI, you'll help customers maximize the reliability and performance of critical power infrastructure through industry-leading service solutions. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we combine global expertise with local execution to support the industries and facilities that keep the world running.
If you're ready to grow customer relationships and drive service business success, we'd love to hear from you.
Notice to Agencies and Search Firms
MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI.
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $142,024 and $175,441 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in additional compensation and benefit plans, including incentive, medical, financial, and/or other benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits), will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary, as well as any other compensation program, at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or department performance, and market factors.