Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer

Exyte; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer in Chandler, AZ to lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and controls for high-technology facilities. You will prepare calculations, supervise discipline deliverables, estimate man-hours, and mentor junior staff.

Join a team that collaborates with project teams and other offices to develop conceptual, preliminary, and final designs, ensuring codes and standards are met while driving efficient, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• PE license required; NCEES Record preferred.
• 10+ years of applicable experience in mechanical design for facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and controls of tech facilities.
• Prepare heat load, duct sizing, and hydraulics calculations.
• Plan and supervise discipline deliverables and manpower.
• Estimate labor costs and monitor project budget.
• Provide technical input to studies and design work.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and design offices.
• Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

NCEES Record preferred

Tools

Autodesk Building Systems Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discover your exciting role

The Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer participates in a team environment consisting of engineers and designers to produce construction documents for the following systems: HVAC wet/dry, plumbing, controls and the like.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Performs engineering tasks for the design of utilities and HVAC (wet/dry) systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities and institutional facilities
• Prepares mechanical engineering calculations in support of HVAC systems design including heat load calculations, duct sizing, chilled water hydraulics, static pressure calculations, equipment sizing and selection
• Plans and schedules discipline deliverables and activities including man-hour estimation, assigning personnel, and supervision of discipline personnel on the Projects
• Develops manpower and labor cost requirements for a project and monitor them to aid in evaluating project schedule and budget
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by discipline team
• Develops of conceptual design, preliminary design and final design documents which would include calculations related to sizing and selecting of these systems, the development of Process and Instrumentation
• Diagrams, general arrangements and sequences of operation associated with these systems
• Works closely in coordination with the project team and other disciplines as well as other design offices
• Coordinates with disciplines in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensuring those other disciplines’ inputs are incorporated
• Works to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships both internal and external
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Show your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• Nation Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record preferred
• 10+ years of experience
• Good time management skills, strong work ethic and attention to details
• Individual must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, department leads, and client representatives
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Works to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships both internal and external
• Thorough knowledge of codes and common industry standards related to the design of industrial and manufacturing facilities and systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Advanced Technology experience preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Building Systems Software
• Consulting engineering experience preferred
• Experience working within a team environment
• Experience in the quality control review process
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement processes