Deputy Manager Engineering

Basic Functions:

The responsibilities of the Deputy Engineering Manager will be to lead a team of engineers, participate as a member of the divisions leadership team in driving sustainable, profitable results, and recruit, select and develop the talent needed to sustain and grow. This individual should be a creative, forward-thinking, process-minded, effective communicator to join our team. Additionally, the Deputy Engineering Managers responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers supporting both pre-sale and post-sale engineering work; set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, mentoring, and career development planning.

Drive execution of the teams short-term operating plan, including delivery commitments, staffing alignment, training plans, and productivity targets.

Allocate work effectively across the team based on complexity, capability, and deadlines; ensure appropriate technical oversight and review.

Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews, recognition, and corrective actions.

Oversee preparation of engineering inputs for bids/proposals (e.g., design assumptions, load cases, modeling approach, preliminary sizing/optimization, risk/clarification identification).

Ensure consistent application of customer specifications and internal engineering practices.

Partner with estimating/sales counterparts to improve bid responsiveness, accuracy, and engineering risk identification.

Manage delivery of engineering packages (e.g., pole models, connection checks, calculations, design clarifications).

Coordinate with U.S. engineering to implement practical engineering solutions.

Implement and maintain QA processes (peer review, checklists, calculation packages, revision control) to reduce defects and rework.

Modify/improve processes, systems, or templates to enhance departmental performance

Communicate status, risks, and corrective actions clearly; drive closure on action items and prevent recurrence through root-cause fixes.

Lead structured problem solving for difficult to moderately complex technical issues

Collaborate and communicate effectively with local and international teammates

Managing tasks in a fast-paced environment

Work overtime when needed to meet project goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Able to communicate in English

B.Tech or B.E. in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering

Either 7+ years structural/mechanical engineering experience or 2+ years dedicated leadership experience as a manager

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Tech in engineering or business

Registered Chartered or Professional Engineer

2+ years experience with the design of tubular steel transmission and distribution structures

Familiarity with ASCE 48, PLS-Pole, and/or Autodesk Inventor

Formal leadership training, management certifications, or supervisory experience in an engineering environment

Public speaking experience