Process/Mechanical Engineering Manager

Larson Engineering; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with ESOP

Job summary

Larson Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead front-end engineering and detailed design across processing facilities. You will supervise design teams, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients from our Atlanta area office.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in heavy industrial piping design, a PE license, and strong project management, communication, and business development skills. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Paper Science Engineering.
• 15+ years leading design teams for heavy industrial piping projects.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
• Proficiency in process/mechanical design for construction and leading multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in business development and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and process design tasks for projects.
• Supervise and mentor mechanical engineers and designers.
• Perform process & piping calculations, flow balances, pipe sizing, and stress analysis.
• Coordinate with clients and drive business development efforts.
• Develop flow diagrams and P&ID for projects.
• Estimate project capital costs and develop front-end schedules.
• Create equipment, project, and material specifications.
• Provide onsite construction assistance as needed.
• Travel typically up to 20% and coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Paper Science Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

Build your future on our foundation of excellence! Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee‑owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long‑standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and is a recipient of the PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award. Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants to remove any barriers to employment. If you have any accommodation requirements as part of the application or interview process, please let us know.

Description

Larson Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead front‑end engineering and detailed design of projects throughout various processing facilities, including pulp & paper, chemical processing, and power production. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in engineering consulting, design engineering, and project lead & supervision relating to process‑mechanical projects. The candidate will have experience supervising, directing, and mentoring design engineers as well as lead design projects from initial concept through all stages of the project to construction assistance.

This position is for engineering leaders who can work independently and with a team to coordinate with clients in executing design projects and utilize technical resources from Larson Engineering's Atlanta area office as needed to fulfill the project's design needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leading, performing, and overseeing specific project tasks related to mechanical and process design.
• Supervise & Mentor Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Performing process & piping calculations, flow balances, pipe & pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, stress analysis, etc.
• Participate in recruiting, retaining, and developing other team members.
• Development of flow diagrams and Process & Instrument Diagrams.
• Project Capital Cost Estimating and Project Schedule development for front‑end engineering and detailed design projects.
• Creation of equipment, project, and material specifications.
• Performing field verifications of new designs and existing environments.
• Collecting existing information and interpreting data.
• Creation of reports, project summaries and recommendations.
• Provide technical reviews of design work within your department.
• Facilitate implementation and usage of design standards, improving them where possible.
• Participate in business development efforts to bring on and retain clients, in our current industries and potential new industries with growth orientated approach.
• Developing projects from initial design concepts through construction.
• Coordinating with other disciplines to generate project goals for the client.
• Providing onsite construction assistance.
• Ability to Travel as needed, typically less than 20%.
• Experience in AutoCAD design and 3‑D modeling is necessary for directing others.

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Paper Science Engineering
• Minimum 15 years' experience leading design teams for heavy industrial piping projects
• Professional Engineering License is required
• High Proficiency in Process/Mechanical Engineering & design for construction, with experience leading and coordinating multi‑discipline design teams.
• Experience performing business development and generating new business opportunities while sustaining good working relationship with clients.
• Project Management Experience with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communications skills

Benefits

Larson is a 100% ESOP company with an environment that challenges and empowers its employees, encouraging their growth while also offering flexibility for their personal lives. The full‑time positions at Larson come with numerous benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan in addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

This position may be subject to a pre‑employment background check.

Larson is an EEO firm that uses E-Verification for employment.