Mechanical Energy Engineering Team Leader
About The Position
Are you passionate about making buildings more efficient, optimizing HVAC systems, and supporting a resilient, sustainable future? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and leadership drive every project forward? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Energy Engineering Team Leader to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Albany, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for a group of 20+ mechanical engineers and work directly with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to influence sustainable energy solutions. In this role, you will help foster a culture of innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required, with project management and technical leadership experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Experience with mechanical design and energy efficiency required; experience with energy auditing and commissioning preferred
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Proven success as a leader—strategic, technically astute, and client-focused
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; persuasive and articulate in all settings
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company
- Strong experience with project budgeting and financial oversight
Responsibilities
- Act as the overall people manager for a talented group of professionals dedicated to building HVAC design, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization — keeping a pulse on team morale and engagement
- Be responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of deliverables of the 20+ person group of engineerings, including staff who have strong but diverse backgrounds in HVAC and plumbing design, energy auditing, and commissioning
- Directly manage staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational activities to ensure optimal team performance
- Develop and mentor staff to deliver high-quality energy management projects—on time and within budget
- Directly manage projects of varying size and scope, from planning and proposal development to closeout and client satisfaction
- Be responsible for the mechanical energy team's financial performance, recommend improvements, and help drive business practice targets
- Communicate regularly with leadership and staff, sharing key wins, recognition, and performance updates
- Actively lead the team in quality control; and support risk management and project audits to ensure technical excellence
Benefits
- Lead energy projects that promote sustainable energy solutions and optimize efficiency
- Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation, advocacy, and project excellence
- Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
