The duties and responsibilities of a Mechanical Discipline Lead include but are not limited to:

Staffing

• Interviews and hires for all mechanical design employees

• Responsible for training mechanical design employees and assistance with technical questions and guidance

• Monitors progress of projects, confers with project managers, and oversee all aspects of engineering design, specific to the plumbing discipline within designated projects.

• Provide performance feedback for staff reviews including assistance with disciplinary action as necessary.

Technical Design

• Ability to design a variety of basic to very complex mechanical systems including temperature controls using AutoCAD and Revit.

• Perform review of types of calculations required to design systems, including sizing of equipment and selecting appropriate mechanical equipment.

• Conduct field surveys to determine existing project conditions

• Have the ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.

• Reviews the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.

• Cross-discipline coordination of MEPT components within Revit and AutoCAD

• Facilitate production of construction documents (drawing and specifications) for new buildings, renovations, and additions to existing facilities.

• Communicating effectively with clients and internal team members in the design and specification development of plumbing building systems.

• Building and maintaining positive client relationships.

• Ability to write and edit design specifications

• Conduct construction site visits to ensure systems are installed per drawings and specifications

• Respond to contractor RFIs and review project shop drawings/submittals

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

• Mechanical design experience within the building design sector

• Revit Proficiency and Autocad Proficiency

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Maintain or able to obtain Professional Engineer License

• Project management experience

• Graduate degree in engineering, architecture or related field of study