Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader

DLR Group•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader to oversee the design of mechanical systems for buildings in the Mission Critical sector. This role involves leading a mechanical engineering team, producing high-quality construction documents using Revit, and managing project schedules. The Design Leader will collaborate with other disciplines within an integrated design team to create highly integrated building designs. Responsibilities include managing the operations and execution of the Mechanical Engineering Discipline for Mission Critical projects, work planning, staff management for profitability goals, assigning duties, scheduling and documenting meetings, partnering with leadership on personnel functions (recruitment, training, evaluation), supporting business development through RFP processes and interviews, maintaining industry-leading workplace practices, developing mechanical designs from concept to completion (including calculations, reports, and coordination), performing quality control on plans and specifications, and directing personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
15+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

Responsibilities

Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline tied to Mission Critical.
Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.