Mechanical Engineering Manager

Overview

ENERCON's Federal Services (EFS) North Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a high performing, multidisciplinary mechanical engineering team supporting federal, nuclear, and industrial clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineering leader who excels in process engineering, facility and systems design, and piping & pumping system engineering, while also shaping team performance, development, and culture within a matrix organization.

• Kennewick, WA
• Naperville, IL
• Overland Park, KS

At ENERCON, you will lead high impact engineering initiatives that directly strengthen critical national infrastructure, while shaping and elevating the next generation of mechanical engineering talent. You're part of a high performing, collaborative team with autonomy to drive discipline excellence, influence major design decisions, and build longterm technical capability across the division. As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will serve as the mechanical discipline authority, owning final approval of all ME deliverables for the North Division, and lead the people side of the organization through strategic staffing, performance management, mentorship, and the development of a strong, future ready engineering workforce.

• Leadership & People Management: Lead, coach, and mentor mechanical engineers across multiple offices in a matrixed environment. Conduct annual performance reviews, address performance issues, and award spot bonuses. Develop and manage training plans, career development paths, and individual growth opportunities. Oversee resource planning, staffing forecasts, and workload balancing for Mechanical Engineering (ME) discipline needs.
• Technical & Project Responsibilities: Serve as the Engineer of Record / final approver for all ME discipline calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and design packages. Provide technical oversight and guidance to Lead Responsible Engineers (LREs) and Discipline Responsible Engineers (REs). Lead process design and facility modification efforts including Pumping and piping system design, Mechanical/process equipment sizing and selection, Facility utility and system upgrades Engineering studies and design basis development.
  
  Support proposal development through cost estimating, schedule input, and technical writing. Ensure discipline quality, consistency, and compliance with federal and industry standards.
• Collaboration & Client Engagement: Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, and clients to ensure requirements, quality expectations, and milestones are met. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Field & Site Engagement: Conduct occasional field travel for system walkdowns, data collection, constructability reviews, and startup/installation support.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 6+ years of mechanical design engineering experience in federal, nuclear, industrial, or power generation environments.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or technical lead experience.
• Strong background in process systems, facility design, pumping and piping systems, and mechanical calculations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering and productivity tools (Word, Excel; familiarity with discipline design tools a plus).

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

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