Mechanical Department Head

Allen + Shariff Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Days

Employee Referral Program

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account contribution

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

An international MEP engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Pittsburgh to lead the mechanical department. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 10 years in HVAC design, and PE registration. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, ensuring project quality, and providing technical expertise in HVAC systems. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive benefits, including bonus pay and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC design required.
• PE registration is mandatory.
• Must have knowledge of relevant building codes and LEED requirements.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor mechanical team members.
• Coordinate workload within the mechanical department.
• Ensure project completion on time and budget.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Provide HVAC technical expertise.

Skills

Technical expertise in HVAC systems

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Allen + Shariff is an international MEP engineering firm providing consulting and design services in the United States and Mexico, and project management services in the Middle East. Our mission is to engineer an exceptional level of personal care and connection designed to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. We have fun at work doing what we love to do and are proud to be certified as a "Great Place to Work." Additionally, our Pittsburgh Office has been designated a "Best Place to Work" by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

A+S is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer with strong technical, communication, and leadership skills who will not only be engaged with exciting projects and clients but also lead the work of the mechanical department in its Pittsburgh office. The Department Head will coordinate the team's workload while also being responsible for working independently on multiple concurrent projects, both in design and construction, and preparing contract documents and specifications for complex building systems.

Responsibilities

• Train, support, and mentor team members.
• Coordinate the workload of the mechanical team.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients as a key contact.
• Provide technical expertise to the office in a variety of HVAC systems.
• Independently complete calculations for and develop full design of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, including full equipment selection, for all scales of projects.
• Write specifications and ensure coordination of their preparation with other disciplines.
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Have an extensive understanding of the construction process. Review shop drawings and answer questions during construction.
• Conduct system analysis and comparisons regarding economical and functional considerations.
• Produce due diligence and feasibility studies in support of client's requirements on systems of all levels of complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the HVAC design field.
• PE registration required.
• Must understand appropriate codes and LEED requirements.
• Bonus Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• At least 7.5 Holiday Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical Insurance
• Company contribution to Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account