Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner! Automation Engineering Manager - Position and Responsibilities As an Automation Engineering Manager (DM) at Middough, you will manage and direct the work of engineers and designers to complete assigned work on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes/standards and Company work process guidelines. As a DM, you will also handle complex situations that require independent decisions and extensive related experience. The DM will also administer corporate policy as required, manage employee development plans and objectives, provide technical and management leadership, assist team in solving complex problems through technology, lessons learned, development of best practices, and drive all related efforts in the advancement toward technical and project execution excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct team members to the successful completion of projects. Collaborate with senior management in coordinating work for projects. Determine department technical staffing needs and collaborate with HR to recruit and interview candidates. Coach and develop team members using best practices, supportive behavior, performance management, and training tools. Participate in planning, cost-development, project management and scheduling for assigned projects Use company work processes to provide quality checks and reviews of all assigned projects. Manage quality and accuracy standards and review and approve completed technical deliverables. Perform technical analysis and solutions for complex or unique projects. Secure peer review to help guarantee quality products are produced per client, industry, and company expectations. Use scheduling and earned value tool(s) to help ensure forecasting is predictable and projects are completed on time and per budget. Develop client rapport by providing valued technical and managerial solutions. May serve as a project manager, project engineer or client manager for single discipline projects. Assist with business development activities to keep team productive. Provide support and input for client proposals and presentations. Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree required. 15+ years of automation engineering experience required. Process flow drawing (PFD) development experience required. PLC/DCS Programming experience SCADA/HMI Programming experience. Experience in the design and selection of instruments preferred. Ability to perform flow design calculations required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized. Excellent attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Physical Requirements The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will: Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, twist or bend, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear. Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices. May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing lad