Lead Building Mechanical Engineering Manager - Water / Wastewater Industry

Brown and Caldwell•Milwaukee, WI

48d•$129,000 - $212,000

About The Position

The Lead Building Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team responsible for developing HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for building projects. The role interprets mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with industry standards; sizes ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems; and selects appropriate equipment. It oversees drafting and modeling of these systems using AutoCAD and Revit and develops equipment specifications using Word and Speclink. The role also reviews drawings and specifications and coordinates with other engineering disciplines to support effective project integration. The manager oversees team activities and workload planning, manages performance and team operations, and is accountable for unit objectives established by upper management. The role includes leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, setting expectations, providing feedback, and fostering engagement, growth, and accountability. Additional assignments may be required as needs evolve. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required. The position typically requires at least eight years of building mechanical engineering or related experience and typically includes certification in Brown and Caldwell’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, with progress through its competencies. The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically at least 8 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
Excellent leadership skills in managing a team of individual contributors.
Proficiency with software tools for drafting, modeling, and developing specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems.
Proficiency in interpreting mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes and NFPA standards.
Exceptional coordination skills across engineering disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Typically certified in Brown and Caldwell’s Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Responsibilities

Oversee activities performed by the building mechanical engineering team.
Ensure the team accurately interprets mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines in reviewing HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings and specifications.
Use software tools to draft and model HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems.
Develop specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler equipment using appropriate software.
Be accountable for achieving unit objectives set by upper management.
Lead, develop, and coach the team by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering engagement, growth, and accountability.
Oversee workload planning, performance management, and team operations, aligning resources with business objectives and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Adapt to and execute additional assignments as needs evolve.