TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.
With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose
The Electrical Engineering Manager leads a team of Electrical Engineers through the design process, and provides fabrication, testing, and site support across projects. The Manager provides senior level engineering knowledge to their team. There are essential duties in delegation of work, technical leadership, work planning, and coaching. The Manager must maintain knowledge of industry technology as well as a continued focus on developing leadership skills to build high performance teams. Managers must have a highly solution-based mentality with a positive approach to all challenges.
The Electrical Engineering team is responsible for electrical design and engineering on multiple projects spanning all project phases. An Electrical Engineer's involvement in a project will generally begin with system design and continue with other activities throughout manufacturing (such as UL508A activities), shop testing, and site support. The Manager is responsible for project oversight and actively managing their team across all assigned projects.
Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Works with Controls Engineering team to identify architecture and key controls technologies to meet project needs.
Delegates project tasks and deliverables among team members.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems meet performance, electrical compliance, and safety requirements according to best practices.
Conducts design reviews to ensure quality.
Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes.
Coaches team members on engineering skills to develop a strong team.
Provides career development feedback regularly to team members.
Shares knowledge readily among team members at all levels, and onboards new hires.
Champions company and departmental initiatives enthusiastically.
Demonstrates Mindful Leadership and encourages high-performance teams.
Communicates and coordinates schedules and assignments with project managers and department head.
Manages team workload proactively, with understanding of project resourcing forecasts and collaboration with other team managers.
Understands and follows TAIT project processes.
Assists in project bidding activities, including technical proposals and estimates.
Identifies procedural and technical roadblocks and coordinates solutions.
To successfully perform this role, each essential responsibility must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Management Responsibility
Inspire and lead a diverse team comprised of Associate Electrical Engineers, Electrical Engineer I - III, and Senior Electrical Engineers, fostering collaboration and cooperation.
Assess and evaluate employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching support career advancement opportunities.
Organize and manage workflow to ensure employees understand their duties and tasks.
Actively engage in process development, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with other departments to align goals with the company's strategy.
Drive performance excellence by setting goals, conducting timely evaluations, and taking ownership of decisions and actions.
Promote a culture of safety and compliance within the organization, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
Foster an inclusive culture and align our practices by embracing TAIT's Mindset, beliefs, and care standards.
Behavioral Competencies
Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team members, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve departmental goals.
Coaching: Ensures that team members continually become stronger engineers and meet their goals.
Accountability: Creates a culture of accountability both by demonstrating accountability for own actions, as well as empowering team members to take ownership of their own actions.
Performance Management: Skill in setting clear performance expectations and providing feedback.
Time Management: Effective time and resource management to meet deadlines and objectives.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicts within the team and fostering a positive work environment.
Decision-Making: Sound decision-making skills within the scope of the team and their projects.
Safety Advocacy: A strong commitment to safety for the entire team while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Theater, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in a related field (Engineering, Controls Systems, Technical Theater).
2+ years of leadership experience, either in management role, or other assignments such as project lead.
Experience deploying control systems in a variety of entertainment markets and applications.
Good knowledge of electrical standards, including UL 508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, UL 508, IEC 62368-1. UL 508A MTR certification preferred.
Familiarity with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Allen Bradley hardware.
Knowledge of TAIT Navigator architecture and stock products.
Keenly aware of commercial aspects of projects.
Expected Travel: 10%. Must be able to acquire passport for international travel.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, it frequently requires working in a shop or construction environment, and will frequently require the employee to walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel.
Work conditions of the role are:
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.
