HVAC Engineering Manager - Lead, Develop & Deliver

Bassett Mechanical; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Mechanical seeks an experienced Engineering Leader to guide the engineering team in delivering technically sound HVAC, piping, and related solutions. You will be involved in design, execution, and client-facing discussions to ensure project alignment with standards and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes developing engineers and interns through coaching, setting clear training plans, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; equivalent combination of education and 10 years of related industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial HVAC and piping systems.
• Self-motivated leader who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and ownership while driving projects and team objectives to successful completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and provide technical direction to team members and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate team workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to develop engineers and interns through coaching, technical mentorship, performance feedback, and structured learning opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions, overcome obstacles, and support effective project execution.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, HVAC and piping applications, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and development for the engineering team while maintaining active involvement in engineering execution and project delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of technically sound engineering solutions that meet company standards, customer requirements, and project commitments.
• Support the growth and development of engineers and interns to build organizational capability and technical expertise.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established practices, codes, and standards.
• Support estimating and proposal development as required.
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or first-of-kind technical challenges to Chief Engineers for leadership alignment.
• Develop engineers and interns through daily technical coaching, feedback, structured learning, and execution of training plans.
• Evaluate team capability, identify development needs, and support ongoing performance improvement.
• Ensure assigned engineering work is completed accurately, on time, and with accountability to commitments.
• Support coordination of engineering activities with internal teams (estimating, drafting, operations, etc.).
• Assist in resolving technical issues and removing execution barriers.
• Ensure engineering work aligns with defined deliverable process.
• Provide input on capacity constraints and staffing needs; assist in prioritization of work.
• Support timely response to internal and external engineering requests.
• Follow and reinforce established engineering processes, standards, and systems.
• Reinforce compliance with engineering documentation requirements and established standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps and providing feedback on engineering practices.
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring/coaching

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bassett Mechanical seeks an experienced Engineering Leader to guide the engineering team in delivering technically sound HVAC, piping, and related solutions. You will be involved in design, execution, and client-facing discussions to ensure project alignment with standards and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes developing engineers and interns through coaching, setting clear training plans, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.