Mechanical Senior Project Engineer

About the role

The Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical guides the mechanical technical design of projects as a subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. The role delegates, leads, and directs work of Project Engineers and Designers.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the lead discipline Designer for quality assurance of the project design
• Oversee the Project Engineer during the verification of technical specifications, evaluation of bids, and selection of suppliers and equipment
• Participate in regular project reviews with all Project Managers and the Operations Director to review the Project Status Report and discuss and establish appropriate courses of action
• Stamp engineering drawings for the Group
• Lead discussions regarding engineering design philosophy, lessons learned and general discipline issues
• Oversee and ensure proper documentation of the Group's overall QA/QC compliance for all projects
• Participate in bi-monthly meetings with the Technical Director to assist in developing company engineering standards, procedures, and processes; resolve firm-wide discipline-specific issues
• Conduct a Post Project Review for a sampling of projects within the group
• Develop and maintain discipline engineering standard documentation unique to their discipline and ensure the engineers are aware of the latest version
• Evaluate and qualify new technology for engineering processes
• Lead the technical training and professional development of the staff within the discipline group by assisting the Operations Director with setting technical goals for each employee and conducting their performance evaluations
• Proactively work with engineers in support of all project deliverables
• Actively participate in the engineering community to build personal knowledge and professional growth and convey qualifications to the public

Qualifications

• Possess extensive knowledge of theory and practical engineering, design, architecture and construction
• Possess a thorough knowledge of engineering practices in the group and a basic knowledge of engineering principles of other disciplines, including civil, structural and architectural
• Demonstrates current knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and accepted industry practices of design and construction within the field
• Exhibits excellent analytical, problem resolution, project management and training skills; very organized and attention given to detail and accuracy; flexible and collaborative
• Demonstrates strong leadership ability to deliver quality results
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills in working collaboratively and building effective relationships between teams to foster a positive team environment across the organization
• Understands technical project issues and can offer concepts for a workable solution
• Understands the roles and responsibilities of all members of the group within the discipline
• Sets the model for leadership and teamwork that earns the trust and respect of their peers
• Thoroughly understands all of Company’s scope of services and utilizes them (“5x”)
• Possesses strong written, oral and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including executive level technical decision-makers; articulates ideas and solutions clearly when dealing with complex and uncertain situations
• Strives for continuous improvement and innovation
• Holds themselves to the highest level of accountability to the company, team and client

Credentials

• Possess an accredited engineering degree (required)
• Hold a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or similar license (required)
• Have applicable experience in the industry for 15+ years or ESD employee for 10+ years (required)
• Hold a professional certification based on area of expertise (preferred)

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.