Mesa Associates, Inc · 3 months ago
Mechanical Department Manager
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm specializing in power generation and delivery services. The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for leading the mechanical engineering team, overseeing project completion, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships to support business development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the mechanical engineering staff, managing career development, performance, and overall department growth
Serve as the key technical leader, leveraging extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, industry codes, and standards to support and execute complex projects
Manage project teams and resources to ensure the timely and successful completion of engineering deliverables, from conceptual design to construction documents
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality, ensuring adherence to project requirements, contract terms, and company standards
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and clients to ensure effective project coordination and integration
Act as a client liaison on technical issues; expand and foster relationships with new and existing clients to support business development efforts
Contribute to discipline scoping and estimating efforts for new project opportunities
Oversee the Quality Process for all mechanical design work, ensuring that deliverables are accurate and complete
Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, and lead the adoption of innovative solutions and processes
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of related experience in a consulting engineering or closely related environment, with significant experience in the utility or heavy industrial market sector
Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required
Skills: Expertise in the design and evaluation of mechanical systems related to power generation, industrial, facilities, or other relevant infrastructure projects is highly desirable
Software: Proficiency with standard design and analysis software such as Autodesk products, hydraulic analysis programs, pipe stress, etc. is highly desirable
Attributes: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential
Required Skills: Spreadsheets, Scheduling, Resource Management, Project Management, Professional Engineer, Process Design, Power Generation, Performance Management, Natural Gas, Microsoft Office, Mentoring, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Materials Selection, Machinery, Hydraulics, HVAC, Estimating, Equipment Selection, Engineering Manager, Engineering Design, Engineering Calculations, Drafting/Design (CAD), Design Software, Design and Construction, Decision Making
Required Behaviors: Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them, Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Certification: Project Management training or certification is a plus
Experience: Prior experience in a management or supervisory role
Project Types: Experience with a range of design/build or alternative delivery projects
Preferred Skills: Solid Works, Microstation, Autodesk
Preferred Behaviors: Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest, Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred Motivations: Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help, Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay – 10 Annually
Group Medical/Dental Insurance
Life Insurance (Company Paid)
Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
401(K) Matching Contribution
Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Annual Performance Bonus
9/80 Work Schedule
Company
Mesa Associates, Inc
Mesa Associates is a utilities company offering electric utility and heavy industrial engineering services.
1001-5000 employees
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