Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
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Management
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Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead is responsible for the assignment, development, and work quality of a team of professionals in Mechanical Engineering.
Essential Functions
Responsible for managing a team of Mechanical Engineers and adhering to TERRA Management Expectations for the full employee life cycle:
- Active participation in hiring the right candidates
- Onboard new employees to ensure a positive experience and decrease the time to proficiency
- Set and update SMART goals that align and contribute the team, division or department, and organization
- Provide regular, consistent coaching and feedback to assist with the employee’s success
- Conduct career development conversations and outline career paths
- Reward and recognize the right behaviors
- Conduct end of the year performance reviews to prepare for the upcoming year by pointing out strengths to continue, opportunities for development, and activities or behaviors to modify or discontinue
- Reviews and approves resource estimates and staffing assignment schedules for Mechanical Engineering for each project
- Forecasts resources using resource planning and determines course of action to obtain resources (i.e., assign, acquire or develop)
- Responsible for keeping up with and educating staff on industry trends
- In partnership with the Director of MEP, executes on the development of future skill sets identified in the Division’s and Company’s strategic plan
- Monitors the quality and progress of the team, ensuring production requirements are satisfied; works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to mechanical staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity
- Establishes standards and procedure manuals for the Mechanical Engineering team, makes improvements to department procedures, and holds team accountable to adherence
- Manages and deploys relative software and systems to the projects
- Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the assigned discipline
- Develops and implements policies and procedures within area of expertise
- Ensures compliance with corporate policies
- Audits Mechanical Engineering project work to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contracts
- Keeps abreast of current technology germane to the Mechanical Engineering team
- Participates in professional organizations; makes presentations at meetings and seminars (internal and external)
- Supports Professional Engineering licensing and technical papers in professional publications
- Identifies project opportunities and assists in developing proposals
- Participates in review of all major proposals and initiatives affecting the Mechanical Engineering team
- Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant
- Provides technical consultation to client and Company management as needed
- Partners with other leaders on staff development, division adherence to policies and procedures, and identifying and promoting best practices
- Other related duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution required (discipline in Mechanical Engineering)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 10+ years of proven experience in area of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design
- 6-10 years of experience managing, developing, or mentoring professionals in area…
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