Mechanical Engineering Department Manager - Arlington, VA
About The Position
Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a strong, experienced Mechanical Engineer (AEC/MEP) with leadership capability to lead its Washington, DC area Mechanical Engineering Departments and support the function enterprise-wide. The role will be entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial, and work on overall organizational advancements, both operationally and technically. Primary responsibilities include implementing operational and technical processes and expertise, reviewing and evaluating forward-thinking system design, serving as an engineering leader and technical expert, creating detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures, proposing and overseeing budgets and timelines, checking and confirming the accuracy of work performed, communicating and collaborating with other managers, suppliers, and contractors, preparing and delivering engineering-related presentations, and performing department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership.
Requirements
- 10 plus years’ experience in mechanical design (MEP)
- Bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering and PE license required
- Skilled technical writer
- Expert knowledge of building codes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs
- Strong software skills including Revit
Nice To Haves
- Team supervisory experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Implement operational and technical processes and expertise.
- Review and evaluate forward-thinking system design to continue to develop best-in-class designs.
- Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.
- Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
- Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
- Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally.
- Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience
- 8 paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
