Engineering Lead - Design and Development

MSS Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead in Raleigh, NC to contribute fresh and innovative ideas while managing engineering projects and leading a design team.

About the role

As an Engineering Lead at MSS, you will collaborate with top talent to build a better future and make a difference in people’s lives. Since 1996, MSS has fostered a culture of respect, collaboration, and empowerment, retaining some of the best talents in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize, and facilitate engineering projects to execute sustainable, code-compliant designs within project schedule deadlines.
• Interact with Construction Project Managers during the bidding and pre-construction period.
• Determine project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet customer facility requirements.
• Develop relationships with new and existing customers (owners, facility managers, project managers, engineers, purchasing, etc.) to facilitate design and operational success.
• Provide quality control measures and reviews for every project to ensure compliance with code and MSS engineering standards.
• Lead the design team, empowering Senior Project Engineers and Assistant Project Engineers with the following activities (occasionally performing these tasks yourself):
  • Survey and appraise building systems (including HVAC and Building Automation Systems) for value-adding project opportunities.
  • Develop equipment specifications and construction drawings, ensuring accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, and options.
  • Prepare solutions design, proposals, and presentations.
  • Aggressively manage project submittal review and approval to maintain project scope and schedule.
  • Support engineering evaluation for project opportunities, including company-wide mechanical engineering support as required.
  • Provide Professional Engineering review and stamping for all mechanical divisions, if required.
• Document work by maintaining files for each job.
• Manage the development and implementation of project-specific system commissioning programs to ensure operational quality control and system integrity.
• Provide on-site engineering support to meet design intent, system requirements, and project milestones.
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
• Assist in preparation of MEP assessments and detailed engineering reports.
• Coordinate project-specific engineering.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the company.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in engineering or construction management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints, construction plans, and specifications.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and basic HVAC principles, including performing calculations.
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Demands

• Constant sitting, walking short distances, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching above/below shoulder level.
• Handling/grasping documents or office equipment.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and by telephone.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data.
• Repetitive motions for computer equipment use.
• Occasionally lift 25 lbs., frequently lift/carry/move 5-10 lbs. (e.g., objects, files, documents).

Work Environment

Work is performed in an open office environment with conditioned air and bright lights.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Plan