Mechanical Engineer Lead

About Henderson

At Henderson, we’re about more than just buildings. We’re about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we’re changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people‑first culture and diverse portfolio of world‑class facilities.

It’s What We Do - We provide total building system design services across multiple high‑growth markets for industry leaders. You’ll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission‑critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail.

It’s How We’re Different - We’re about more than just buildings. We’re about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee‑owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and help people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry‑wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours.

• Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
• Responsible for producing solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance.
• May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
• Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
• Assists Technical Managers and Directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices.
• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check‑ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Fosters a client‑centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact‑finding and/or assists with answering questions.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without degree required.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency…