Engineering Manager - HVAC/Plumbing

Bassett Mechanical•Kaukauna, WI

About The Position

Provides leadership, direction, and development for the engineering team while maintaining active involvement in engineering execution and project delivery. Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of technically sound engineering solutions that meet company standards, customer requirements, and project commitments. Supports the growth and development of engineers and interns to build organizational capability, technical expertise, and future talent while promoting consistency with established engineering standards, approved solutions, and strategic system direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of related industry experience may be considered.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial HVAC and piping systems.
Self-motivated leader who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and ownership while driving projects and team objectives to successful completion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coach, mentor, and provide technical direction to team members and stakeholders.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate team workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to develop engineers and interns through coaching, technical mentorship, performance feedback, and structured learning opportunities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions, overcome obstacles, and support effective project execution.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, HVAC and piping applications, and industry best practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
General understanding of construction industry practices, project delivery methods, and engineering workflows.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or related training/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in engineering design and solution development for HVAC/P projects
Serve as a technical resource for complex or non-routine engineering work
Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established practices, codes, and standards
Support estimating and proposal development as required
Escalate complex, high-risk, or first-of-kind technical challenges to Chief Engineers to ensure appropriate technical leadership and alignment
Develop engineers and interns through daily technical coaching, feedback, structured learning, and execution of training plans
Evaluate team capability, identify development needs, and support ongoing performance improvement
Ensure assigned engineering work is completed accurately, on time, and with accountability to commitments
Support coordination of engineering activities with internal teams (estimating, drafting, operations, etc.)
Assist in resolving technical issues and removing execution barriers
Ensure engineering work aligns with defined deliverable process
Support leadership in workload distribution across engineering staff and execution alignment
Provide input on capacity constraints and staffing needs
Assist in prioritization of work based on direction from leadership
Support timely response to internal and external engineering requests
Provide technical support to Sales and customers as needed
Participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussion
Support early definition of technical scope, assumptions, requirements, and deliverables so work entering engineering is clear, executable, and aligned with customer expectations
Follow and reinforce established engineering processes, standards, and systems
Reinforce compliance with engineering documentation requirements and established standards
Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps and providing feedback on engineering practices
Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment
Other duties as assigned