Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Department Manager to lead a dynamic team in the Pittsburgh area. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee technical and project responsibilities across various markets, including industrial and manufacturing. You will be the main point of contact for the mechanical department, ensuring quality oversight and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE registration, and a wealth of experience in mechanical and piping engineering. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/piping engineering required.
• PE registration and team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and piping design projects and ensure quality.
• Train and mentor staff, manage department activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mechanical Design Knowledge

Piping Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pipe Flo

Caesar II

Trane 3D Plus

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Our growing Manufacturing Infrastructure Services (MIS) team is actively interviewing for current and upcoming projects and is seeking a Mechanical Department Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office. This role provides you the opportunity to have technical and project oversight responsibilities for a staff of engineers and designers working on the latest state-of-the-art facilities in a wide variety of markets such as industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and commercial. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion to apply professional experience and knowledge in a team environment. You should be a detail-oriented professional, understand the importance of meeting personal and team commitments, and be flexible in adapting to a fast-paced environment. We are seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and having their Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities:

• Possess an understanding of mechanical and piping codes and standards
• Provide quality oversight to a staff of engineers and designers performing mechanical and piping designs of:
• HVAC, mechanical, fire protection and piping systems concept development
• Mechanical design calculations including HVAC equipment sizing and pipe sizing calculations.
• P&IDs and Block Flow Diagrams
• Formulating design criteria to be used in the development of project design specifications and drawings
• Specifications for piping systems and equipment
• Be the main point of contact for the mechanical department
• Take responsibility for the execution of all department activities including staffing, scheduling, organizing and directing department resources
• Train and mentor mechanical department staff
• Generate mechanical engineering hour estimates to complete ongoing work
• Generate mechanical engineering hour estimates and scopes of work for new proposals
• Prepare, review and check department deliverables and certify designs, calculations and drawings as required.
• Monitor projects performance against schedule and budget
• Take on the responsibility of Senior Engineer/Project Lead on specific projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline is required;
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/piping engineering with relevant experience on industrial or manufacturing type projects;
• Experience leading a team of designers and engineers;
• PE registration;
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of industry codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, IBC, ISO, NFPA);
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of mechanical design software;
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to perform field/site visits;
• Ability to travel (estimated travel time is 10%);
• Familiarity with using Pipe Flo, Caesar II, and Trane 3D Plus softwares.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience;
• Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam experience a plus.