Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Your Opportunity

As the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader with our Berkley, Michigan office, you will lead a team of mechanical engineers, EITs, and mechanical designers.  You will engage with architects, electrical engineers, structural engineers, interior designers, and project managers in our multi-discipline office, as well as with counterparts across the North Central region.

In this leadership role, you will be accountable for the group’s client relationship development and management, the pursuit and capture of projects, technical excellence in leading major projects, and providing your team with visions and concepts. In addition, you will attract, grow and retain high quality staff and mentor future professionals and leaders in your team. Working closely with local office leaders and counterparts across the region, this is an exceptional career opportunity to utilize your interpersonal and managerial skills to grow the Buildings practice area within the region and lead a team focused on collaboration, integrated design, client service, and business success. This is your place to make a difference!

Your Key Responsibilities

As Mechanical Engineering Team Leader:

• Be responsible for workload and supporting revenue generation for the mechanical group in Berkley.
• Initiate and meet with clients and other industry professionals to garner new work and maintain relationships.
• Direct and guide supervision over mechanical professionals and technical staff.
• Lead technical projects and provide the team with vision and concepts for technical solutions.
• Act as a Mechanical Engineer of Record for building of all types in our sectors of practice.
• Monitor staff utilization and availability, forecast project needs, review of work in progress and estimate to complete costs.
• Collaborate with Leadership, Project Managers and Technical Leaders to address personnel or project issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and other offices for project delivery and project pursuits.
• Promote a healthy environment and safety culture in the team and across the organization.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new staff including identifying candidates, reviewing résumés and participating in interviews.
• Coaching and mentorship to the engineering staff.
• Career Development and Performance Reviews for team members.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Responsible for multiple projects of various complexity/size.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and designs all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project and assuring work is reviewed for overall technical accuracy.
• Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized building mechanical elements.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers/ designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Assists with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Attends project site meetings for information gathering and field observations.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong leadership, communication, people management, and team building skills are essential for the candidate to meet the expectations of this position. 
• Results-oriented attitude with the ability to excel in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed, enthusiastic, people-oriented demeanor and a high degree of integrity.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.     
• Superior verbal and written communication skills. User engagement, presentation and interview skills are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, means and methods, and industry standards.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Licensure is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of buildings engineering experience is required, preferably in projects within the educational and/or commercial sector.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.