Design Engineering Lead

Schneider Electric•Richmond, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our project delivery team as a Design Engineering Lead. You'll lead the design and optimization of HVAC, structural, and integrated mechanical systems — bringing technical expertise and strategic thinking to every project phase.

Requirements

Four-year Mechanical or Architectural Engineering degree
Minimum 7-10 years relevant work experience
Advanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use for a variety of building types including K-12 schools, university facilities and housing, correctional facilities, medical facilities, etc.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
Advanced understanding of the design, specification and operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Proficiency with engineering calculations for chosen engineering discipline
Mechanical - loads, ventilation, psychrometrics and air & hydronic calculations
Advanced understanding of International Building Council codes and applicable area codes and related Mechanical standards and guidelines.
Willing to travel up to 25% to project sites

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to a team of design engineers within a single discipline.
Develop and implement design engineering work product guide, processes and standards.
Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with other engineering discipline leads and business partners.
Develop and update design budgets stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate site survey data collection, design charrette participation, design activities at each project phase and design submissions to satisfy project timelines and schedules.
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to optimize designs.
Assure that technical coordination is performed and completed.
Possess a deep understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design concepts
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Assure compliance with all codes and standard related to your discipline.
Provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.
Represent design discipline at all required project meetings.
Confirm design direction at each project stage with business goals and direction.
Review and confirm cost estimate with ECC (Estimating & Cost Control).
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide feedback to project development manager, account executive and construction manager as to schedules, deliverables, cost, risks, and any discrepancies therein.
Submit plans to QC review as necessary.
Effectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Foster open communication channels within the team and across departments.