Engineering Department Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow our multidisciplinary engineering team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This leadership role will be responsible for supervising, directing, and mentoring engineers across several disciplines including process, chemical, mechanical, geotechnical, civil, structural, EI&C, CADD, and other related engineering fields. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering resources, supporting project execution, maintaining technical excellence, and fostering a collaborative team culture within our operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
• Manage departmental workload, staffing, and technical direction across projects.
• Support project managers and leadership in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and technical accuracy.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Aid in recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Cookordination across disciplines to ensure efficient project execution and communication.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical insight during proposal and project planning stages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Field of Study or a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience within the energy or industrial sectors.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams.
• 2+ years experience in the engineering consulting industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and complex engineering projects.
• Strong writing skills to support preparation of proposals and technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teams with diverse engineering specialties.
• Strong project coordination and technical review capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers at various career stages.