Director of Electrical Engineering

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Engineering Director, Electrical Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, design, development, and implementation of all electrical systems and components for the company's global concrete and asphalt plants. Reporting to the VP of Engineering & Product Management, this director will ensure all electrical engineering projects meet international standards, safety regulations, budget, and timeline requirements, while driving innovation in plant electrical systems, working in close collaboration with the cross functional Product Management team.

LOCATION:
This position will be located in Chattanooga, TN.

• Leadership & Strategy
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  Lead, mentor, and managing the electrical engineering department, developing and implementing strategies that align with the company's global objectives.
• Design & Development
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  Oversee the design, development, and testing of complex electrical systems for asphalt and concrete plants, including motor control centers (MCC), switch gear, VFDs, and PLC-based control systems including Astec control platforms.
• International Compliance
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  Ensure all plant designs adhere to diverse international electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, UL) and accommodate varying voltage requirements across different regions.
• Project Management
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  Manage engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure all projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget, in collaboration with project managers and other departments.
• Technical Expertise
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  Provide expert technical guidance and problem-solving support for complex electrical challenges related to conveyors, mixers, rotary drum mixers/dryers, and bag houses. Also provide technical leadership in creating and implementing control philosophies across Asphalt and Concrete plants.
• Quality & Safety
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  Implement and enforce the industry s best engineering practices and safety protocols, including appropriate lock-out/tag-out procedures and arc flash studies.
• Collaboration
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  Liaise between executive management, engineering teams, and external stakeholders (clients, vendors) to ensure seamless integration of electrical solutions into broader company initiatives and client needs.
• Innovation & Improvement
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  Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering technology and automation, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity of plant operations.
• Mentoring and coaching
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  Oversee and work in close collaboration with Astec HR business partners developing, coaching and mentoring a strong engineering team.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• 10+ years of related experience required with demonstrated results.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience of a significant department in an organization.
• A proven ability to manage and lead technical personnel is mandatory.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Willingness to utilize lean knowledge tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of 3D drawing software.

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.