Senior Mechanical Engineer​/Engineering Team Lead

Do you want to combat the climate crisis through transformative building solutions? We have an exciting opportunity where you can see your innovative ideas come to life!

Ecotope is looking for a creative, self-motivated, and organized Mechanical Engineer IV (HVAC) / Engineering Team Lead
to manage assigned engineering projects while also overseeing day-to-day operations of the Engineering team. Expectation is approximately 15% of this role is spent executing managerial functions with the balance dedicated to project production. We offer Mechanical and Plumbing engineering services in-house and Electrical engineering services via sub-consultants. This position is accountable for the successful delivery of all projects within the Engineering team.

We are a mission-driven company dedicated to transforming the building industry away from the use of fossil fuels to highly efficient all-electric systems. Our work at Ecotope focuses on three responses that the building industry needs to make to the climate crisis:

• Electrify Buildings
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  Stop burning fossil fuels in our buildings and transition to highly efficient heat pump systems and other electric technologies.
• Efficiency is Energy
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  Work towards driving down the energy use in buildings to free up grid capacity for electric vehicles and future development.
• When Matters
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  As our grid transitions to reliance on solar and wind generation, we strive to develop the technology to shift our energy use away from peak demand periods and into times of the day with plentiful solar energy.

At Ecotope, we value creative, focused, highly communicative, and thoughtful individuals who bring a “can do” attitude. We seek out individuals who are aligned with our mission and are not afraid to challenge the status quo with leading edge scientific advancements.

• Manage all aspects of assigned engineering projects from initiation to completion; projects can include both new construction and building retrofits. Work collaboratively and efficiently to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions, while meeting client expectations, project budgets, and project timelines.
• Coordinate efforts with our Research Department to integrate cutting‑edge technologies in designs. Some technology applications may be first‑of‑a‑kind. Apply standardized measurement and verification (M&V) protocols to validate and optimize system and equipment performance.
• Provide quality assurance / quality control for the team’s work products. Review, stamp, and sign design documents.
• Supervise direct reports. Provide support, coaching, and mentorship to assigned staff. Ensure the team functions smoothly.
• Forecast workload and revenue for team. Manage successful resourcing on projects within the team.
• Stay current on applicable building codes and standards. Maintain best practice standards and implement standards across the team.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop relationships with current and prospective sub‑consultants. Manage sub‑consultants on assigned projects.
• Support Principals with technical scoping and proposal development.
• Foster client relationships. Serve as the face of the company for assigned clients. Create raving fans.
• Participate in business development efforts including attending marketing and industry events.

• Develop simple and creative solutions to complex challenges that multiple parties with different requirements can all agree upon.
• Manage a wide variety of different types of projects that include MEP design work, existing building audits, market transformation by demonstrating emerging technologies and design strategies, and supporting performance measurement…