Mechanical Engineering Department Manager - Arlington, VA

Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Up to 5 weeks of PTO

8 hours of Volunteer Time Off

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Student loan assistance

529 Plan

Employee Referral Program

One day remote work

Zusammenfassung

Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineering Department Manager in Arlington, VA to lead our Washington DC area ME department. The role involves driving senior engineering direction, process improvement, and enterprise-wide collaboration.

You will oversee design quality, budgets, and schedules, while mentoring staff and championing building-code compliance. A PE license and a minimum of 10 years in MEP design are required, with strong technical writing and leadership

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience (MEP).
• Experience leading engineering teams is preferred.
• PE license is required.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with building codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Arlington ME department and align with enterprise goals.
• Review and optimize system designs for best-in-class outcomes.
• Serve as engineering leader and resolve staff issues.
• Create detailed plans, processes, and procedures for staff.
• Propose and oversee budgets and project timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of work and methodologies used.
• Collaborate with managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Deliver engineering presentations internally and externally.
• Recruit, hire, and coach department staff.

Kenntnisse

Team supervision

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanical Engineering Department Manager - Arlington, VA

Full Time Arlington, VA, US

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Nottingham, MD, and Arlington, VA.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

We are seeking a strong, experienced Mechanical Engineer (AEC/MEP) with leadership capability to lead our Washington, DC area Mechanical Engineering Departments and support the function enterprise-wide. The role will be entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial, and work on overall organizational advancements, bot operationally and technically.

Primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer Department Manager will include:

• Work on implementing operational and technical processes and expertise.
• Review and evaluate forward-thinking system design to continue to develop best-in-class designs.
• Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally.
• Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership.

Requirements for this position include:

• 10 plus years’ experience in mechanical design (MEP)
• Team supervisory experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering and PE license required
• Skilled technical writer
• Expert knowledge of building codes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
• Strong software skills including Revit

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with competitive market salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays – is the personal holiday included in that 8?
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work

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