Group Manager, Mechanical Engineering

NextGenEnergyJobs; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer with PE designation to lead multi-disciplinary design efforts in commercial HVAC, plumbing and industrial systems. You will guide project teams, develop proposals, and ensure technical excellence across disciplines.

The role requires coaching professionals, preparing thorough technical reports, and communicating complex concepts to clients. Travel up to 20% and willingness to work outside standard hours are expected to meet project

Qualifications

• PE with 15+ years of progressive design experience.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects and coordinating with Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural teams.
• Coaching, developing, or leading mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, or project teams.
• Preparing thorough technical reports assessing deficiencies, improvements, or replacements of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for commercial HVAC, Plumbing, and Industrial systems.
• Coach and develop mechanical engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Prepare thorough technical reports and recommendations for deficiencies or improvements.
• Develop and present proposals and specifications to clients.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Civil, Electrical, and Structural teams on large projects.
• Travel up to 20% for project meetings and on-site consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with engaging leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to cultivate and enhance relationships with prospective and current clients, and a vast knowledge of various mechanical systems

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) with fifteen or more years of progressive design experience with project experience and mechanical design knowledge of commercial (HVAC and Plumbing) and Industrial (Balance of Plant) systems
• Minimum of five years of experience directly managing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects; ability to display knowledge associated with working with other disciplines on larger projects: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, etc.
• Prior experience coaching, developing, or leading mechanical engineering professionals (engineers, designers, technicians) or project teams with varying years of experience and diverse collection of technical competencies.
• Previous experience preparing thorough and articulate technical reports assessing existing mechanical systems for deficiencies, improvements, and/or replacement.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power Point, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing specifications and technical reports, conducting project interviews, leading team meetings, and engaging in discussions related to business operations.
• Ability to work outside normal hours of operations and travel up to 20% as needed for project meetings and on-site client consultations.
• Professional registration in multiple states.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and/or SolidWorks.
• Active member in professional activities, societies and organizations.