Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions including Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we carry out projects across the United States.

Since 1985, Taurus has been designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers-on time and on budget. Taurus is a NETA Accredited Company that offers full-service, third party, independent testing for all electrically powered systems and equipment. Being a 24/7 field service company remains at the core of what we do. We have expertise in a wide array of systems and industries, whether it’s servicing projects we developed, or systems built by others.

As a systems integrator, Taurus’ Controls Group scope of work on a typical project will include industrial control panel design, instrumentation selection, preparation of submittal / O&M documentation, oversight of control panel construction, PLC/VFD/HMI/SCADA programming, control panel testing, onsite startup, and customer training. A significant portion of the work we do as a systems integrator supports the municipal water / wastewater industry.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the company insurance program.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience accepted.


• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or systems integration; municipal water/wastewater sector strongly preferred


• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing industrial control systems including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and control panel layouts


• Strong working knowledge of instrumentation selection, panel fabrication, and electrical schematics interpretation and production


• 5+ years of leadership experience in management or leadership role within an engineering or controls team.


• Full understanding of the role and responsibilities of a systems integrator within industrial and municipal environments


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; adept at resolving technical challenges during design, construction, and startup


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide technical staff and engage directly with customers, contractors, and stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that all members of the engineering group have sufficient instruction, training, and access to resources to be successful in their roles for the work they are assigned. The main duties of the Engineering Manager are to review new projects, assign tasks, answer technical questions, and review the work of others as part of a collaborative effort to produce timely and accurate engineering deliverables. 

Duties and Responsibilities Include: 

Group Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise group members


• Implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency


• Determine the need for and facilitate training


• Evaluate performance of group members


• Interview / hire new group members


• Enforce company policies


• Determine project priorities


• Report group and project status to upper management

Project Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle


• Initial review of new projects
  
  
  
  • Review Sales quote documentation and supporting details (budget, timeline, etc.)
  
  
  • Review contract specifications and drawings
  
  
  • Assess engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field work requirements
  
  
  
  


• Assign tasks to group members and assist with follow-up support as needed
  
  
  
  • Panel design and CAD work
  
  
  • Instrumentation selection
  
  
  • Submittal / O&M development
  
  
  • Material procurement
  
  
  • Panel construction, testing, and shipping
  
  
  • Programming, onsite startup, and training
  
  
  
  


• Review or delegate peer review of work completed by other group members
  
  
  
  • Bill of Materials
  
  
  • Instrumentation selection
  
  
  • CAD panel layout and electrical schematics
  
  
  • Panel and Instrumentation Submittal / O&M documents
  
  
  
  


• Assist with resolving issues during construction and startup


• Attend customer meetings as needed


• Coordinate with Project Managers on project billings and change orders

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Move about the jobsite as needed.


• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.


• Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.


• Ability to lift up to 10lbs and perform standard office-related physical activities

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC presently provides coverage for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents


• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.


• Specialty RX programs.


• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans


• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)


• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)


• Telehealth by Teladoc.


• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid Trainings and Certifications


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holiday for qualifying employees


• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees


• Annual company events


• Safety Incentives

Please apply directly – https://pneco.bamboohr.com/careers/187 

***Not open to outside recruiters***

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by PNE supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

We are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All new hires are subject to testing in accordance with local, federal, and state guidelines.