Mechanical Engineering Dept. Manager

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Manager, Mechanical Engineering, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Lead mechanical design professionals, execute the production of design deliverables, manage the department workflow and resources, participate in resource workload projections, and develop cost estimates
• Define, lead and implement design concept and development; assume responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents
• Manage technical coordination and communication within the department and between departments, project managers, and leadership
• Review the technical accuracy of the work products for accuracy and completeness
• Seal construction documents as the Engineer of Record
• Coordinate with vendors to manage equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design, and selection of mechanical equipment
• Conduct site evaluations and studies and write technical reports
• Ensure components, materials, and tools are used to capacity
• Review, edit, and develop project specifications
• Assist project managers in proposal development (hours calculation, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, clarifications and exclusions)
• Prepare RFPs for subconsultants, 3rd party resources, and any other specialty consultants
• Review and summarize bids and make recommendations on to whom contracts should be awarded
• Develop standards and best practices to improve quality and efficiency within the department
• Participate in local, regional, and national organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the professionals within the department; acts as a resource for engineers
• Provide regular performance feedback and annual merit reviews for the design team
• Perform peer reviews of colleagues’ work
• Assist in the growth and development of the organization and business by participating in marketing proposal development and actively engaging in the recruitment of new Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals
• Administer operations in accordance with company policies, priorities, and budget constraints
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in designing industrial facilities for mechanical systems including water, chilled water, wastewater, HVAC, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam, hot water, or compressed air
• An understanding of refrigeration design with ammonia, freon, CO2, dehumidification, and other custom plumbing systems for industrial manufacturing facilities in the food processing, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries (preferred)
• Solid interpersonal, mentorship, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Expertise in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in the use of software for the design and analysis of building HVAC systems
• Experience in the design of refrigeration or fire protection systems (preferred)
• A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited program (mechanical preferred)
• An active Professional Engineering (PE) license in at least one state and a willingness to obtain licensure in additional states, as requested
• A willingness to relocate to the local area (relocation assistance is available for highly qualified applicants)
• A willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites
  
  
  

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Manager, Mechanical Engineering, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Manager, Mechanical Engineering but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000-$185,00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.