Energy Solutions is seeking a proactive and technical Systems Administration Manager to oversee our day-to-day IT operations. In this role, you will manage the implementation, support, and maintenance of our core platforms—including corporate networks, telephony, and enterprise software—to ensure a secure and efficient environment for our hybrid workforce.

As a hands-on manager, you won't just oversee the sidelines; you will supervise a small team balancing delegation with direct technical contribution. You will be responsible for prioritizing workloads, mentoring staff, and stepping into the trenches to resolve tickets or provide backup support whenever necessary.

This role is hybrid, and the selected candidate will be required to work from our office in Downtown Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Systems Administration team, providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and coaching to foster professional growth and high-quality performance.
• Set clear workload goals to ensure the timely resolution of service requests and operational tasks.
• Author and maintain comprehensive processes, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Track and manage a portfolio of IT-related projects and initiatives within the systems administration function.
• Ensure corporate networks, telephony systems, alarm systems, and security cameras are properly maintained, monitored, and secured.
• Continuously evaluate system health, addressing technical issues in partnership with the team.
• Validate and deploy operating systems, firmware, and software updates across both Windows and Mac environments.
• Evaluate and offer improvements to maintenance efforts related to cloud infrastructure, specifically within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Resolve or escalate complex technical issues by working directly with team members and peer IT leaders.
• Serve as a backup administrator, providing direct support when team members are unavailable.
• Review open tickets and incidents to identify recurring problems or trends.
• Partner with IT Security Management to ensure systems and processes adhere to SOC 2, NIST, and internal security standards.
• Maintain backup and recovery of readiness, including rigorous documentation and periodic testing.
• Evaluate system administration workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Support vendor engagement (contracts/licenses) and assist in IT operations budget planning.
• Provide regular updates to IT leadership on system performance, project progress, and significant issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in IT systems administration with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise networks and infrastructure.
• Experience configuring a variety of software platforms and enterprise-level systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems administration projects and coordinating work across technical teams.
• Experiencing managing vendor relationships and supporting technology procurement activities.
• Experience with business continuity planning and data recovery and protection practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and macOS environments, including system configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with systems such as Datto RMM, Intune, Slack, Zoom, Tableau, and MS Azure.
• Functional understanding of IT security protocols and compliance requirements, including SOC 2 and NIST standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting, interpersonal communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience developing and reporting IT operational metrics and dashboards.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support a guide team member while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Certification in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, desktop VMs, SharePoint, and Exchange Online.
• Project management certification such as PMP or Agile/Scrum (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent).
• Experience managing infrastructure environments on cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience supporting remote work environments.
• Experience participating in system modernization, automation initiatives, or platform migrations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate.
• Ability to apply scripting or automation concepts to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.

The salary range for this role is $122,600–$159,400, with a target compensation of $122,600 - $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Program Manager – Engineering Quality and Reporting Systems will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering measurement systems.

The Program Manager serves as the central coordinator between Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to define, monitor, and improve the key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive design and product quality, on-time delivery, and Design for Manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Quality Program Leadership

• Develop and execute the engineering quality metrics program across all product lines (e.g., switchboards, MV MetalClad Switchgear, control panels, Power Distribution Units).
• Standardize processes for capturing and reporting engineering and product quality data across design and production sites.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives to reduce quality issues and improve product reliability.

1. Quality Metrics Development & Reporting

• Define, establish data sources for, track, and maintain KPIs such as:
• Design defect density and engineering change order (ECO) rework rate
• Field failure rate (MTBF / MTTR) and warranty claim trends as a result of design issues
• First-pass yield (FPY) and end-of-line test performance
• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) closure time
• Supplier quality performance for critical electrical components
• Partner with Data & Analytics team to develop automated dashboards and reports (e.g., Tableau) for leadership visibility to drive better business decisions.
• Serve as the product owner for engineering data products
• Support data quality, governance, and documentation for engineering metrics

1. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Drive structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC) for design quality issues.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams as well as with manufacturing and field service teams to identify recurring issues and implement design-for-quality (DFQ) principles.
• Work with Quality Team to coordinate reliability and validation testing to verify corrective actions and ensure long-term durability.

1. Standards, Compliance, and Auditing

• Ensure engineering processes align with industry standards and certifications such as UL, IEEE, ISO 9001, and ANSI requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits; maintain documentation required for compliance and product certification.
• Support Quality Department in making control plans related to engineering and design deliverables
• Define Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) to identify risk and help engineers to understand and mitigate risk in the design phase.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
• Engineering – to design and validate for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Manufacturing – to ensure feedback loops from production quality metrics to design teams and to help produce consistent data inputs where they do not exist
• Field Service & Warranty – to integrate customer feedback into continuous improvement cycle and to drive factor escapes toward zero.

1. Change Management & Training

• Champion Engineering Quality Review Board, holding regular meetings with engineering and external stakeholders where we present and review KPI’s.
• Lead cultural adoption of data-driven decision-making and proactive quality management within engineering.
• Conduct training for engineers and technicians on metrics interpretation, root cause tools, and reliability engineering concepts.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 7+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or quality leadership roles in power distribution equipment, electrical assemblies, or industrial systems manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success implementing engineering quality systems or performance dashboards.
• Familiarity with power distribution components (switchgear, MCCs, breakers, relays, busbars, etc.).

Skills:

• Proficiency in data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and statistical tools (Minitab, JMP).
• Able to handle a Chaotic and fast paced working environment and to drive transformative organizational change
• Understanding of reliability analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, and SPC.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and executive levels.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-site improvement programs.

Compensation 

The salary range for this role is $124,800-$189,280 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.