Lead Building Mechanical Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater Industry
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Lead Building Mechanical Engineering Manager - Water / Wastewater Industry
The Lead Building Mechanical Engineeringroleleadsa team of engineers in developing HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for various building projects.
The roleinterpretsmechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Theroleisinvolved with sizing ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems, and selecting appropriate equipment.
The roleoverseesthe drafting and modeling of these systems using
AutoCADand Revit software, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Additionally,the roledevelopsspecifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler equipment in Word and Speclink.
The rolereviewsdrawings and specifications, coordinating with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration and project success.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all activities performed by the team of individual contributors in building mechanical engineering.
- Ensure that the team properly interprets mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes accurately.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines in reviewing HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications.
- Leverage software tools to draft and model HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
- Develop specifications for HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler equipment using suitable software tools.
- Hold the responsibility for achieving unit objectives as set by upper management.
- Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of engagement, growth, and accountability.
- Oversee workload planning, performance management, and team operations to align resources with business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Skillsand Competencies
- Excellent leadership skills in managing a team of individual contributors.
- Proficiency in using software tools for drafting, modelling and developing specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems.
- Proficient in interpreting mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes and NFPA standards.
- Exceptional skills in coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
Experience
- Typically requiresaminimum of8years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
- Typically certified in Brown and Caldwell's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Education
- Abachelor’sdegree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required.
Salary Range: Theanticipatedstarting payrange for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $117,000 - $159,000
Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
Location C: $140,000 - $191,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- an employee assistance program
- paid time off and parental leave
- paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- performance-based bonus eligibility
- employee referral bonuses
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- long-term care insurance
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more…
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