Mechanical Engineer Lead - Mission Critical

Description

• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
• May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
• Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
• Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Assists Technical Managers and Directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers.
• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
• Involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.

Requirements

• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designer.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation highly preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experience is a plus.
• Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods (required).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without degree required.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu (required).
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types (required).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance