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William Charles Electric, a MasTec Company, is hiring for an Electrical Engineering Manager in Rockford, IL.

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction applicable to High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Transportation electrical projects. This position will provide support to Pre-Construction and project controls (cost, scheduling, estimating), subcontract oversight, and work with project construction supervision as needed.

This position can be remote with travel or hybrid based in our Rockford, IL office with up to 50% travel to projects sites.  A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates more than $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our operating groups: Renewables, Industrial, Infrastructure and General Building. Our Renewables expertise includes solar, wind, energy storage, aftermarket services, substations and switchyards. Our Industrial expertise includes manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, power plants, conventional power generation, alternative fuel generation and other innovative solutions. In Infrastructure, we specialize in electrical, environmental, highways, roads and bridges, aggregate mining, ports and terminals, rail, pump and lift stations, water transmission and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater. Our General Building expertise includes airports, seaport terminals, sports and entertainment, pre-engineered metal buildings, and data centers.

MasTec is a minorityowned Fortune 500 construction company with more than 90 years of industry experience. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure projects across the country. Safety and sustainability are core to how we operate. MasTec is proudly ranked by Engineering NewsRecord as #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #20 Transportation Contractor. 

The Clean Energy & Infrastructure Group comprises the following market sectors and operating companies: Renewables: IEA Constructors, Wanzek Construction, White Construction; Industrial: Phoenix Industrial, MasTec Industrial; Infrastructure: American Civil Constructors West Coast, Cash Construction, FNF Construction, MasTec Civil, McKee Utility Contractors, Precision Aggregate Products, Ragnar Benson Construction, Saiia Construction, William Charles Construction, William Charles Electric; General Building: Lemartec, NV2A.

• Understand technical drawings and specifications for electrical/industrial construction. Interpret design/drawings for personnel installing material. Assist in the preparation of field design change requisitions and "as build" drawings, as required.
• Establish subcontract language, scope, terms and technical requirements.
• Plan and develop construction work packages for electrical systems.
• Understand detailed project schedules including required predecessors and successors to each activity.
• Manage and coordinate both material and human resources.
• Support Construction Management in analyzing and reporting the daily progress.
• Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms.
• Facilitate technical approvals by the engineers and expedite design development according to the engineering schedule and contract terms.
• Propose modifications to engineering design and interpreting drawings, specifications and other technical documents for the subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of all required documentation records such as QA/QC reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility or electrical systems preferred.
• Experience estimating MEP scopes or managing project cost preferred.
• P.E. License desirable - Any State.
• Electrical generation experience with renewable projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of design and engineering of utility, high and medium voltage projects.
• Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks.
• Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
• Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial construction.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need).
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications).

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $120,000-$160,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

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• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility or electrical systems preferred.
• Experience estimating MEP scopes or managing project cost preferred.
• P.E. License desirable - Any State.
• Electrical generation experience with renewable projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of design and engineering of utility, high and medium voltage projects.
• Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks.
• Technical engineering and computing knowledge.
• Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial construction.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need).
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications).

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $120,000-$160,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

#LI-DS1

#LI-Hybrid