Lead Engineer - Mechanical

The Haskell Company•Jacksonville, FL

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, under the direction of the Group A/E Leader and Discipline Chief, you will administer and manage the Project Delivery Group (PDG) or office discipline staff and design processes in respective discipline. You will serve as Engineer on assigned projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
Minimum of 10 years of experience
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Proven experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems
Prior experience designing mechanical systems for food and beverage facilities
Creative, innovative, and on the leading edge of discipline technology and knowledgeable across systems building types
Active participation in professional organizations
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to read and effectively interpret building construction documentation and associated reports
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills to effectively work with others and interact with all levels of management
Excellent organizational skills to handle/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation/conflict resolution skills
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

LEED Accredited Professional is a plu

Responsibilities

Participates in project strategy meetings, develops design concepts and recommends systems, within discipline, produces pricing and proposal presentation documents, and outlines specifications
Researches and is responsible for discipline design compliance with proposal/client criteria
Researches, documents and is responsible for discipline design compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations
Awareness of resources to complete due diligence where limited information is provided
Assists Chief Mechanical Engineer in review and selection of discipline-specific analysis and modeling software
Participates in the development of the group and corporate standards and specifications committees
Keeps apprised of new technologies and assists in the incorporation of the new technologies into the A/E practice and discipline design standards
Coordinates work with other disciplines. Performs interdisciplinary coordination checks to minimize deficiencies, errors, and omissions in drawings and specifications
Signs and seals design documents when assigned as Professional of Record. Maintains ethics and professionalism
Provides leadership in the implementation of corporate quality processes
Complies with state regulations regarding professional registrations
Assures adherence to drawing production strategy and the utilization of the corporate design standards and specifications
Responsible to produce well-organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity, and correctness.
Writes discipline specifications for assigned projects
Assures adherence within the group to the discipline quality plan and procedures
Takes an active role in quality assurance/quality control/best practices of Mechanical engineering work in the field.
Responsible for assuring the design has on construction documents
Advises and assists Construction Project Managers, Superintendents, and Subcontractors in the interpretation and clarification of construction documents
Reviews applicable shop drawings and submittal data for compliance with construction documents
Participates as requested in construction inspection to monitor compliance with design intent, construction drawings, and specifications. Prepares inspection reports
Provides timely solutions to field problems and prepares field orders, addenda, and record drawings
Assists in developing discipline budgets for projects
Implements corporate initiatives on streamlining systems and procedures
Makes technical presentations to internal and external customers
Manages an engineering design staff on technical matters
Creates discipline work plans for assigned projects. Monitors workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules
Assures adherence to drawing production strategy. Responsible to produce well-organized, finished drawings of good appearance, accuracy, clarity, and correctness
Plans production and prepares man-hour estimate and scope of work for project effort for all work in discipline
Directs technical efforts of discipline Interns, Designers, and Technicians assigned to the project
Assists in coordinating information with and monitoring efforts/costs of discipline-related outside consultants
Defines goals for engineering staff within PDG or office and advises on staffing levels
Assists in recruiting discipline staff
Assists in defining career paths for PDG or office staff. Assists discipline staff within PDG or office in developing individual goals and approves final goals
Performs yearly evaluations of staff within PDG or office and advises on salary adjustments and promotions
Participates in project staffing assignments
Assists in developing yearly discipline budgets within the PDG
Creates technical presentations and articles on mechanical engineering topics suitable for publication and training for both internal and external audiences. May include articles, slide presentations, and videos
Participates in the professional community and trade organizations within discipline to promote the company and demonstrate leadership. May include participation in professional or trade association committees, officer positions, or publications of articles on Mechanical engineering
Develops training programs and seeks training opportunities for the PDG to help support career paths and enhance technical proficiency in the group
Monitors professional and trade publications and continuously evaluates new technologies for viability to Haskell Advises the Chief Mechanical Engineer on new technologies the company should be considered for incorporation into the AE practice
Participates in the professional community and trade organizations within discipline
Serves as a champion of sustainable design for projects and knows how to implement into projects