Design Engineering Lead

Design Engineering Lead

Join our project delivery team as a Design Engineering Lead. You'll lead the design and optimization of HVAC, structural, and integrated mechanical systems — bringing technical expertise and strategic thinking to every project phase.

What will you do?

Provide leadership and guidance to a team of design engineers within a single discipline. Develop and implement design engineering work product guide, processes and standards. Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with other engineering discipline leads and business partners. Develop and update design budgets stakeholders. Plan and coordinate site survey data collection, design charrette participation, design activities at each project phase and design submissions to satisfy project timelines and schedules.

Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to optimize designs. Assure that technical coordination is performed and completed.

Within your designated discipline possess a deep understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design concepts Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Assure compliance with all codes and standards related to your discipline. Provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.

Represent design discipline at all required project meetings. Confirm design direction at each project stage with business goals and direction. Review and confirm cost estimate with ECC (Estimating & Cost Control). Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Provide feedback to project development manager, account executive and construction manager as to schedules, deliverables, cost, risks, and any discrepancies therein.

Submit plans to QC review as necessary. Effectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Foster open communication channels within the team and across departments.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Mechanical Design — creating detailed specifications for HVAC and structural systems
• HVAC System Design — designing climate control solutions
• Design Optimization — refining designs to balance performance, cost, and compliance
• Technical Solution Design — translating customer needs into actionable engineering deliverables
• System Architecture — defining integration strategies for multi-system mechanical environments
• Problem Solving — diagnosing and resolving technical challenges in lab and field settings
• Requirements Analysis — interpreting customer and regulatory specifications into design criteria
• Technical Documentation — producing clear reports, test plans, and design documentation

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Four-year Mechanical or Architectural Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer registration preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant work experience
• Advanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use for a variety of building types including K-12 schools, university facilities and housing, correctional facilities, medical facilities, etc.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
• Advanced understanding of the design, specification and operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Proficiency with engineering calculations for chosen engineering discipline Mechanical - loads, ventilation, psychrometrics and air & hydronic calculations
• Advanced understanding of International Building Council codes and applicable area codes and related Mechanical standards and guidelines.
• Willing to travel up to 25% to project sites

What's in it for me?

Impactful work on complex, integrated mechanical systems Opportunities to mentor engineers and shape technical direction Collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence Professional development support to advance your specialized expertise

Bring your mechanical design expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply now!