Engineering Leader 2 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Engineer Leader 2 (EL2) in McLean, Virginia. In this role, you will lead and manage engineering projects while building client trust and ensuring best engineering practices. With a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant construction experience, you will drive technical discussions and ensure project success. Key skills include technical problem-solving, collaboration, and project cost estimation. Join a team dedicated to world-class solutions and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering with construction experience.
• 7+ years of experience with a Master's Degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects and programs.
• Validate engineering best practices and solutions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical discussion leadership

Cost estimation and finance management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Engineer Leader 2 (EL2)

Leads and manages projects/programs while building client trust and validating a world class solution. The EL2 leads engineering best practices across most disciplines and has applied experience with coaching and mentoring concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Applied knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining strong trusting relationships.
• Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
• Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
• Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
• Managing all technical risk on a project.
• Leading and managing engineering teams on a project.
• Leading multiple engineering disciplines to develop new and upcoming engineers and technical experts.
• Preparing and presenting client-specific solutions.
• Leading the development and maintenance of project artifacts that are required to ensure success for a project.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
• Reviewing all technical project details before implementation.
• Leading and managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to and issues identified and resolved.
• Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with all project personnel to achieve project milestones and overall project success.

Education, Experience & Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program with 10+ years of experience in any Engineering discipline with Construction experience.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program with 7+ years of experience in any Engineering discipline with Construction experience; Professional Engineer License in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural or licensed Architect.

Preferred Education And Training

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) certification
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) training

Required Skills

• Applied experience in developing and providing solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Applied knowledge of multiple technologies and various application methods.
• Applied experience with collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Applied proficiency in leading technical discussions to a successful conclusion.
• Applied proficiency in the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for multiple specific branches of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Applied knowledge and experience with cost estimation.
• Applied knowledge of finance systems and advanced principles of finance management.
• Applied proficiency in the design, build, and development of new products, technologies, or services.
• Applied proficiency in calculating and presenting the costs of a project when budgeting.
• Applied proficiency in effectively using and teaching presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding of project details.

Preferred Skills

• Applied knowledge of applying engineering science and technology to the construction industry.
• Applied experience in reviewing and correcting construction drawings and construction project standards.
• Applied knowledge of fabrication and installation standards and specifications.

Tools Experience

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• MS Outlook Mail
• Engineering Document Management System (EDMS)
• Microsoft Visio
• SharePoint
• AutoCad, Revit, and Navisworks
• All M.C. Dean applications (including, but not limited to Job Connect, EVMS, Timesheets, Infralink, Forms)

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.