Engineering Team Lead

ACCO Engineered Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Design Lead responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of engineers across HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and other services. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication to ensure high-quality design delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant design experience and potential for professional growth. A professional engineer license is preferred. The position operates Monday through Friday with flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience with leadership capability.
• Professional Engineer license is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of constructability and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in various design services.
• Conduct design review and quality control of team outputs.
• Participate in project planning and workload management.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Engineering fundamentals

Building Codes knowledge

2D and 3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for leading, mentoring, and ensuring design quality for a team of engineers responsible for delivering engineering services for HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and other contract services offered by ACCO Engineered Systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and development of a team of 3 or more engineers
• Oversight of design engineers in one or more of ACCO’s design-build services, such as HVAC, Plumbing, Process Piping, Industrial, Refrigeration, or Controls
• Flexibility to change disciplines or areas of focus within these specialties as determined by the needs of the company
• Participate with engineering management in mentoring and training of engineers within the team
• Participate with engineering management in workload delegation and management
• Review and quality control of team members’ work
• Complete project planning
• Review of code-required energy compliance and LEED documentation performed by the team
• Review engineering calculations such as energy analysis, economic analysis, and selection and layout of equipment, duct, and piping system design performed by the team
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management, and problem solving
• Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Position Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management
• 3+ years design experience, with 1 year in a role demonstrating leadership and mentoring capability
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and constructability
• Strong familiarity with Building Codes and industry standards
• Strong understanding of 2D and 3D modeling of HVAC, plumbing, and process piping systems

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities
• Engagement: Communicates a persuasive vision and connects with people using emotion and logic
• Teamwork: Supports, encourages, and shares information with others in an authentic and approachable manner to achieve common goals
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organization’s short- and long-term business strategy, and develops independent career vision
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence and initiates action with collective goals, taking responsibility and showing personal humility
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Pursues new experiences, knowledge, and feedback, demonstrating openness to learning and change
• Problem Solver: Identifies, analyzes, and solves problems in support of personal, group, departmental, or organizational objectives

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds
• Requires close and distance vision
• Requires hearing to answer customer calls by telephone
• Requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing
• Requires walking and sitting regularly
• Requires responsible attendance and regular presence

Hours

Non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and are determined by the department head.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.