Mechanical Department Manager

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The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the overall technical and administrative leadership of the mechanical engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the utility and heavy industrial sectors, a proven track record of managing and mentoring engineering staff, overseeing complex projects, and driving business development initiatives.

Responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the mechanical engineering staff, managing career development, performance, and overall department growth.

- Serve as the key technical leader, leveraging extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, industry codes, and standards to support and execute complex projects.

- Manage project teams and resources to ensure the timely and successful completion of engineering deliverables, from conceptual design to construction documents.

- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality, ensuring adherence to project requirements, contract terms, and company standards.

- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and clients to ensure effective project coordination and integration.

- Act as a client liaison on technical issues; expand and foster relationships with new and existing clients to support business development efforts.

- Contribute to discipline scoping and estimating efforts for new project opportunities.

- Oversee the Quality Process for all mechanical design work, ensuring that deliverables are accurate and complete.

- Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, and lead the adoption of innovative solutions and processes.

Required Qualifications of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.

- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of related experience in a consulting engineering or closely related environment, with significant experience in the utility or heavy industrial market sector.

- Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

- Skills: Expertise in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems related to power generation, industrial, facilities, or other relevant infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

- Software: Proficiency with standard design and analysis software such as Autodesk products, hydraulic analysis programs, pipe stress, etc. is highly desirable.

- Attributes: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

- Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

- Certification: Project Management training or certification is a plus.

- Experience: Prior experience in a management or supervisory role.

- Project Types: Experience with a range of design/build or alternative delivery projects.

Benefits:

- Paid Time Off

- Holiday Pay – 10 Annually

- Group Medical/Dental Insurance

- Life Insurance (Company Paid)

- Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

- 401(K) Matching Contribution

- Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan

- Long Term Care Insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Fitness Center Reimbursement

- Annual Performance Bonus

- 9/80 Work Schedule

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Skills

Required

- Spreadsheets

- Scheduling

- Resource Management

- Project Management

- Professional Engineer

- Process Design

- Power Generation

- Performance Management

- Natural Gas

- Microsoft Office

- Mentoring

- Mechanical Engineering

- Mechanical Design

- Materials Selection

- Machinery

- Hydraulics

- HVAC

- Estimating

- Equipment Selection

- Engineering Manager

- Engineering Design

- Engineering Calculations

- Drafting/Design (CAD)

- Design Software

- Design and Construction

- Decision Making

Preferred

- Solid Works

- Microstation

- Autodesk

Behaviors

Required

- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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