Mechanical Associate Principal Engineer

Position Summary This role is responsible for providing design and engineering guidance on projects. In addition, this role attends meetings as the design expert and ensures engineering standards are maintained and adhered to.

• Provides design and engineering support to other departments as needed. Partners with team to ensure engineering standards are maintained and followed. Stays current on industry trends and issues.
• Manages conceptual design for specific projects. Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating. Performs complex calculations for projects, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, etc., depending on discipline—HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, etc.
• Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase.
• Attends project team meetings as design expert.
• Responsible for successful achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Manages a smaller group of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching and performance management.

This role is responsible for providing design and engineering guidance on projects. In addition, this role attends meetings as the design expert and ensures engineering standards are maintained and adhered to.

• Provides design and engineering support to other departments as needed. Partners with team to ensure engineering standards are maintained and followed. Stays current on industry trends and issues.
• Manages conceptual design for specific projects. Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating. Performs complex calculations for projects, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, etc., depending on discipline—HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, etc.
• Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase.
• Attends project team meetings as design expert.
• Responsible for successful achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Manages a smaller group of engineers, including staffing, training, coaching and performance management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• PE license required
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience, including minimum 5 years’ people management
• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
• Proven ability to lead an engineering group
• Strong public speaking ability
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

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