Principal, Mechanical

Barry-Wehmiller•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy. The Principal position is designed for the firms most accomplished professionals who demonstrate mastery in their field of study and are recognized as a thought leader by external industry professionals as well as within their Design Group practice. Principals are highly sought after by our clients and our project execution teams for their technical expertise and consistently generate the highest billable fees in the firm through combination of commanding top tier rates and strong output of billable hours. Our Principal's knowledge base and expertise enhance the Design Group brand as a world class engineering and consulting firm. You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

Requirements

Self-directed, works effectively without oversight or direction from supervisors
A minimum of 10 years of facilities mechanical design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-disciplinary projects
A strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes
Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or the food and beverage industries
Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovations of existing buildings
Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces
Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
PE license in Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Prior working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for semi-conductor facilities or hazardous/classified areas (preferred)
Experience in coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installations of production equipment (preferred)

Responsibilities

Work with engineers, designers, and other professional consultants to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations
Develop Mechanical solutions for customers’ business needs as part of an integrated project team
Lead Mechanical design for industrial projects (manufacturing plants, distribution centers, cold storage facilities, warehouses) and work with in-house multi-disciplinary engineering project teams
Stamp and sign all Mechanical construction documents
Conduct project site visits and act as a construction administrator
Conducts code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use
Create renderings that communicate concepts to the client
Develops the base plan and communicate requirements to other engineering disciplines
Develop schematic design including sketches
Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary
Develop specifications and oversee preparation of plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction
Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project
Manage and provide guidance to mechanical designers
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
Excel at leading technical discussions, can break down complex challenges into simple concepts; strong communication skills
Promotes a learning environment, willing shares knowledge and supports development of staff and future Principals
Self-directed, works effectively without oversight or direction from supervisors