Mechanical/Civil Engineering Manager

About GSE Solutions

GSE Solutions provides advanced engineering services and technology that support the energy industry. With five decades of experience, we are committed to innovation, technical excellence, and empowering our teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Position Summary

The Mechanical/Civil Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight within GSE Solutions’ Design & Analysis division, leading and mentoring a team to deliver high-quality engineering work on time and within budget. This role provides technical direction, resolves project issues, and ensures effective problem-solving with clients, project teams, and stakeholders. The Manager also supports project management by preparing scopes of work, budgets, and person-hour estimations, ensuring projects are completed within budget and meet established timelines.

Pay Range

$175,000 to $190,000, DOE

What We Offer

• A culture that values each of our employees’ expertise, service to our customers, and unique contributions.
• A flexible work environment that fosters mutual respect, trust, and open communication.
• Working in a rewarding and thriving industry.
• Benefits that become effective the first day you start, including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Insurance
• 22 days of vacation and 9 holidays
• 401(k) w/ 50% match up to a maximum employee contribution of 6%

Essential Functions

• Provide technical direction, oversight, and mentorship to ensure high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Review product quality, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to address problems effectively.
• Offer immediate feedback on team performance to ensure proper training and foster career development.
• Build and maintain client relationships through regular visits, project meetings, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Identify and report project issues impacting quality, schedule, or budget to the Project Manager and Responsible Engineer promptly.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to address out-of-scope items, ensuring no work proceeds without client and Project Manager approval.
• Assists the Project Manager in preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for proposals.
• Ensure projects are completed within the proposed budget and timeline, meeting all client expectations.
• Maintain an individual percent billable as determined by goals set by the Director of Engineering.
• Oversee performance of engineering calculations, technical drawings, project plans, and specifications to support design work.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain detailed documentation to track project development and the design process.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote team environment.
• Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in tools for scheduling, tracking, and managing project timelines and budgets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering services within the nuclear industry.
• Skilled in preparing staffing plans, revenue forecasts, and project budgets.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to nuclear facilities and other client locations.
• Strong leadership ability and emotional intelligence skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor in a remote setting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide team members to achieve both department and project goals.

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of experience in design engineering, supporting nuclear or industrial projects.
• 5+ years of manager experience in a similar field.
• Professional Engineers (PE) License required with state reciprocity available.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• This position is primarily remote and performed in a home office or virtual work environment.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature, with occasional standing and walking required.
• Loading and unloading equipment and materials.
• Lights and temperature conditions are typically controlled and adequate.
• The role may require work in technical, client, or operational environments, which may include exposure to varying noise levels, equipment, or facility conditions.
• Standard office and computer equipment will be used regularly, and travel or on-site presence may be required as business needs dictate.