HDR · 2 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Section Manager
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Section Manager to lead their Florida Building Engineering Services Team in Orlando, responsible for managing technical services, coordinating workload, and engaging with clients and staff to enhance design capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and building a design production team to deliver HVAC and Plumbing work through recruitment, staff development, and training
Managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment
Function as a technical lead on projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR, and leading the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction
Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR
Expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies
Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design
Prepare mechanical proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee
Provide technical expertise in HVAC and Plumbing design across a variety of markets including Healthcare, Education and Science, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal Clients
Prepare design drawings for construction documents
Review work of junior staff
Some regional/national travel will be expected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
Master's degree with a focus in Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 10 years management experience
15 years of experience in mechanical design
Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical/HVAC design of buildings and facilities
Technical knowledge of mechanical systems design
PE license
Excellent planning skills
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members
Experience directly supervising multiple staff members
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Experience designing water/wastewater facilities and/or experience with lab work, healthcare, and datacenter facilities
Experience with Revit
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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