Mechanical Engineer Lead - Mission Critical

About This Role

This Lead Mechanical Engineer role leads building system design for mission-critical projects, preparing detailed design documents and calculations. The position mentors design staff and contributes to business development and corporate operations, ensuring compliance with quality and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications
• Perform research and make recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment; evaluate products for their application
• Produce solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity
• Ensure that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Proactively advise and mentor less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance
• Make recommendations on project staffing and direct activities of technical and administrative staff
• Assist Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives, and standards
• Oversee the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience or 10 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent
• PE license
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD)
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu
• High technical aptitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) or equivalent experience
• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma

Nice to Have

• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications