Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work-if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401k Employer Match
Bonus Incentives
Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And more!
Pay Rate Details: $150,000 - 180,000 depending on experience
Responsibilities & Expectations:
We are seeking a talented Transformer Repair & Remanufacture Engineering Manager to lead a team of four engineers at our Denver, CO Transformer Repair & Remanufacturing Facility. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the engineering department to meet company objectives for design, product development, and on-time delivery.
The ideal candidate brings deep transformer engineering experience, urgency, and leadership presence needed to adapt quickly to internal and external customer needs while guiding the team to deliver world-class projects. Additionally, the ideal candidate would possess significant experience in both power transformers and special transformers.
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and support a team of four engineers.
Build training plans and support technical competency development across the team.
Manage employee responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, recognizing achievement, addressing discipline, resolving complaints, and solving problems.
Develop processes that support business needs across the organization.
Manage complex issues within the engineering function and area of expertise.
Contribute to long-term planning and the overall IPS Transformer business strategy.
Develop and execute a 3-year engineering roadmap focused on standardization, process improvement, talent development, and scalable growth.
Jointly accountable for year over year revenue and profitability growth with Commercial Manager and Area General Manager.
Engineering Leadership & Project Support
Lead the engineering team in providing engineering and project management support for Denver's Transformer Repair/Remanufacture and Field Service business.
Oversee key projects, processes, and performance reports to ensure consistent execution and accountability.
Ensure the team delivers cohesive, complete project outcomes that meet business and customer expectations.
Proposal, Design & Technical Review
Review customer specifications and summarize material, engineering, and drafting costs for new proposals and change orders.
Create, review, and approve technical clarifications, exceptions, and submittals for vendors and customers.
Review and approve technical content for proposals and change orders, while providing input on commercial items such as milestone invoicing and project strategy.
Support the design of transformer rewinds, uprates, and upgrades across various designs, types, and OEMs during both quotation and execution phases.
Conduct design reviews as needed to identify and mitigate project risk.
Review and approve engineering analyses, reverse-engineering work, failure reports, repair instructions, and customer recommendations.
Provide escalation support for complex transformer diagnostics, RCFA, design review, testing, and troubleshooting.
Process Improvement, Quality & Business Alignment
Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, and programs for the IPS Transformer Services business.
Drive material cost reduction, supplier excellence, CIPS continuous improvement objectives, and related on-site and service center support.
Establish goals and program direction that support reliability, cost control, and an unmatched customer experience.
Ensure products meet customer, third-party, and internal specifications, expectations, and standards.
Assure product quality by developing electrical testing methods in partnership with Quality Control and the Test Engineer, and by validating finished products and system capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Engagement
Act as a senior technical advisor to key customers and support resolution of escalated customer issues while protecting project margins and customer relationships.
Partner with operations, quality, purchasing, and sales to ensure company objectives are met improving safety, quality, productivity, and repair execution.
Engage with clients to support major proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, customer site visits, lunch-and-learns, and technical presentations.
Help translate technical findings into clear customer-facing recommendations and ensure IPS solutions are properly aligned.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and industry participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Education & Professional Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, plus at least eight years of electrical engineering experience in transformer design and testing.
Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification desired.
Technical Expertise
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in medium or large power transformers.
Candidates with experience in special transformers (EAF, regulating, rectifying, mobile, phase shifting, or grounding) preferred.
Ability to create, read, or modify outline and nameplate drawings, winding schematics, control wiring diagrams, and transformer test plans.
Strong knowledge of transformer construction, including coils, core, tank, protection and controls, insulation, conductors, and fluids.
Considerable experience with the design, manufacture, and service of transformers across various types, designs, ages, and OEMs.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and transformer design software.
Leadership, Project Management & Communication
Experience leading an engineering team and managing projects exceeding $1M.
Experience directing craft labor in a shop environment or at customer sites desired.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, listen effectively, respond to questions, and participate productively in meetings.
Strong commercial awareness, customer communication skills, and ability to influence across operations, sales, and engineering.
Ability to write clear reports and correspondence, present numerical data effectively, and communicate information in one-on-one and small-group settings with customers, clients, and employees.
Travel Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed, to customer, vendor, and IPS facilities up to 20% of the time.
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:
At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
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.
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- Dice Id: 80183367
- Position Id: c6c64d48ff0727f2c5395f2feb01651d
- Posted 19 days ago
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