Lead Mechanical Engineer

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 our ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life.

We’re changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. As an ESOP, each of our employee‑owners is 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 a diverse portfolio of world‑class facilities.

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.

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 selves to work and help people reach their full potential – both as professionals and as 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.

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Position Summary: A Lead Engineer in our Walmart sector will design advanced building systems, prepare design documents and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. The lead designer trains, mentors and provides leadership to design staff, possibly supervising or managing others. Lead designers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations and risk management activities.

• Prepare or direct the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Perform research and make recommendations on the feasibility of systems or equipment; evaluate products for their application.
• Produce solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensure that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Proactively advise and mentor less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance; take responsibility for the success of those under supervision.
• Make recommendations on project staffing.
• May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
• Strive to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
• Assist Technical Managers and Directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
• Be involved in the development of tools, resources and company practices.
• Implement and reinforce design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversee the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check‑ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Take the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers to expand business opportunities.
• Participate in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Foster a client‑centric mindset and approach individually and within the team.
• Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintain proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipate and answer questions from clients and architects. Act as a resource to others and direct in fact‑finding or assist with answers.
• Visit job sites to…