Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineering Manager in Voorhees, NJ for our client's Power & Infrastructure Department. We have an immediate need for an experienced Project Engineering Manager to join our client in providing industry-leading design and consulting services to their clients with a focus on power generation solutions for data centers, central utility plants, utilities and independent power producers. 

The successful candidate will be a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager, you will serve as the technical lead for the design execution of projects.  You will oversee all project design activities and serve as the primary point of contact for the client on the project.  You will also be responsible for the design quality, delivery of contracted scope, and meeting project objectives, requirements, schedules, and budget. The position also requires the 
candidate to design mechanical systems, develop equipment and systems specifications, assist with proposals, engage with clients and project execution partners and, most importantly, work independently.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Serve as Engineering Project Manager for large capital energy infrastructure projects. 
• Supervise and manage assigned engineers on each project, providing technical guidance, training and support for junior engineers. 
• Conduct peer review, technical oversight and quality control of the design team’s work products. 
• Provide hands-on engineering project management by consistently reviewing project plans and timelines to ensure projects are on time and on budget. Adjust staffing and resources as needed to meet deadlines and budget constraints. 
• Organize and facilitate internal and external client meetings, documenting and completing all action items.  
• Provide project coordination with all involved in the project: internal, external, sub-contractors, etc. 

• Work with our client's group VP to respond to client-issued RFPs. Collaborates with group VP to develop 

and write bid proposals, contracts, cost estimates, budgets, etc., using the agreed upon our client's methods and standards. 
• Establish and maintain excellent client relationships to maintain existing clients and receive referrals for new clients. 
• Ensure accurate project accounting, including project setup, monthly invoicing, and accounts receivables, which are done on a timely basis and in compliance with accounting protocols. 
• Participate in trade conferences, business development activities and promotion of our client's Engineering Power and Infrastructure Group commercial and marketing activities. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS
• BS in Engineering 
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience with proven progression in mechanical engineering 
design particularly in power, distributive generation, or related field.     
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required. 
• Demonstrated experience engineering power infrastructure projects, including utility-scale peaking power, large institution central utility plants (CUP), combined heat and power (CHP), distributed generation, and microgrids. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience specifying and integrating into engineered systems industrial frame combustion turbines, natural gas and diesel internal combustion engines, heat recovery equipment, packaged boilers, chillers and heat pumps, cooling equipment, pumps, and balance of plant mechanical equipment is a requirement.  
• Knowledge of and experience in engineering building and industrial HVAC equipment and systems is a plus. 
• Must be knowledgeable of local, state and national code requirements. 
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical, controls, structural, civil and architectural discipline requirements. 
• Knowledge of power plant processes, operations and economics. 
• Experience and knowledge in energy efficiency improvement techniques.     
• Knowledge and experience with construction requirements, scheduling, trades and OSHA regulations. 
• Extensive experience in managing and coordinating multidiscipline projects.    
• Strong working knowledge and utilization of Autocad and Revit 
• Must be a good time manager, comfortable with frequent deadlines and transitions. 
• Effective at working with other staff members in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and have strong technical writing skills and technical documentation skills with the ability to prepare presentations and reports. 
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English 

BENEFITS 
• Competitive base salary and bonus potential 
• Medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance 
• Generous 401(k) match 
• Generous vacation 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Paid company holidays 
• Summer hours half day Fridays 
• Flexible hours 
• Employee development and growth opportunities  

 

If you meet these requirements and qualifications, please apply now or contact Mary Ann Forde - mforde@aectac.com.