Engineering Department Manager

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

System One in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Engineering Department Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across process, mechanical, geotechnical, civil, and EI&C engineering. You will supervise engineers, manage workload, and ensure technical excellence for projects in water, environmental services, and infrastructure.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 10+ years in energy/industrial sectors and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in 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 with cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Strong writing skills for proposals and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Manage departmental workload, staffing, and technical direction across projects.
• Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, compliance, and accuracy.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and development of engineering staff.
• Coordinate across disciplines for efficient project execution and communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
• Support business development with technical insights during proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Proposal writing

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Department Manager
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Work Model: Onsite. Hybrid work arrangement subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion. Consideration may be given to a remote work arrangement.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview

System One is seeking an experienced Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow our client's multidisciplinary engineering team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This leadership role will be responsible for supervising, directing, and mentoring engineers across several disciplines including process, 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. This is a great opportunity to join a global consulting and engineering firm that specializes in water, environmental services, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development projects!

Company benefits include

• Comprehensive group medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Prescription drug coverage (including mail order option)
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Company match retirement plan
• Group term life insuranceSupplemental life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Business travel accident insurance
• Credit union membership
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Coordinate 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity and with the following industries: mining, mine reclamation, water treatment, gas processing, industrial manufacturing, and renewable and traditional energy generation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting, computer use, and attending meetings.
• Ability to occasionally travel to project sites, client locations, or field operations.
• Capability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate construction or industrial job sites when required.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders and access elevated platforms during site visits.
• Ability to lift and carry items such as field equipment, plans, or documents up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and other safety gear during field visits.
• Sufficient visual and auditory ability to review engineering documents, observe field conditions, and communicate effectively in office and field environments.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with regular computer use. Occasional travel to project sites, client facilities, or industrial locations may be required. Field visits may involve exposure to construction environments, weather conditions, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to company safety policies is required during site visits.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.