Senior Technical Manager I – Industrial Chemical Process, Process Mechanical Engineering
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Exton • Pennsylvania • Washington • United States
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About the role
- Supervise and mentor technical staff of 5-10 individuals
- Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates, and work products
- Conduct performance reviews and career planning sessions
- Promote professional development and ensure policy compliance
- Lead or oversee chemical process and process mechanical engineering activities from conceptual design through commissioning
- Ensure quality control and compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Oversee project schedules and deliverables
- Develop and review engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagrams, general arrangement drawings, piping isometric drawings, equipment specifications, equipment data sheets, calculations, etc.) for various stages of execution from conceptual design to construction
- Support startup and commissioning efforts
- Interface with Project Management and clients to define project requirements and deliver solutions
- Support proposal development and contract negotiations
- Maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
- Support Project Management to manage project profitability and production backlog
- Develop and contribute to cost estimates
Requirements
- BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Minimum 15 years of experience in process mechanical engineering
- At least 3 years in supervisory or project management roles
- Experienced in writing specifications for piping systems, including utility and clean utility systems
- Experience with software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Plant3D, HYSIS, and AFT (preferred)
- Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical and process systems
- Experience recognizing and handling combustible dusts
- Familiarity with design-build delivery methodology
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, regulatory guidelines, and clean design practices
- Familiar with IBC, IFC, NFPA, OSHA standards related to manufacturing facilities and hazardous materials
- Knowledge of industrial ventilation principles and HVAC systems
- Familiarity with clean utility systems, CIP design, and validation protocols
- Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Results-oriented with strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Positive, team-focused attitude that helps promote collaboration and build strong working relationships.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
process mechanical engineeringwriting specifications for piping systemsstartup and commissioning of mechanical systemsdesign-build delivery methodologyindustrial ventilation principlesHVAC systemsclean utility systemsCIP designvalidation protocolscost estimation
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational abilitiesattention to detailcollaborationresults-orientedteam-focused attitudeproject management
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Chemical Engineering