Mechanical Engineering Technical Manager
Michael Baker International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Lead staff development through mentorship, goal setting, performance reviews, and career planning, in coordination with HR and senior leadership.
- Deliver targeted training and support professional development activities to foster continuous learning and technical growth.
- Oversee staff utilization and workload management, including scheduling, assignment tracking, and regular one-on-one meetings to support team alignment and performance.
- Support team growth through recruitment activities, including candidate interviews and onboarding.
- Maintain a consistent in-office presence to foster collaboration and team engagement (minimum 3 days/week, Tuesday–Thursday preferred).
- Travel occasionally to support project and team needs.
- Lead and contribute to mechanical engineering design efforts across multiple projects, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project goals.
- Prepare and oversee complex studies, calculations, reports, and construction documentation, including specifications and narratives.
- Serve as a technical resource for peers and junior staff, providing guidance on design challenges and engineering standards.
- Perform internal technical reviews (ITRs) to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to project requirements.
- Conduct field surveys and site assessments to inform design decisions and validate system integration.
- Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction-phase services to maintain design intent.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and code developments in HVAC and plumbing engineering to inform best practices and innovation.
- Define scope of work, develop pricing and man-hour estimates, and prepare technical documentation to support proposals and project planning.
- Lead project execution, managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations and internal quality standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to seamlessly integrate mechanical designs with architectural and other engineering systems.
- Participate in client meetings and project discussions, presenting design concepts and making adjustments to meet project goals.
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery, contributing to high performance scores (e.g., CPARS).
- Present project proposals and updates to clients, clearly communicating technical concepts and project status.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring consistent quality and responsiveness to client needs.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities, occasionally contributing to client acquisition and proposal efforts.
- Serve as a technical liaison, helping clients understand design options, constraints, and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Focus).
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- 7+ years of related professional experience in mechanical building systems design
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls design.
- Proficient in HVAC load software such as Trane Trace 700 or Trace 3D, IES VE, or EnergyPro.
- Extensive experience with technical writing, including specifications and narratives.
- Proficient in applicable codes and standards, including IMC, IBC, IPC, ASHRAE, and other mechanical/plumbing design manuals.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical system design and documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work efficiently.
- Strong communication skills to interface effectively with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Ability to mentor and supervise junior engineers and provide technical training.
- Availability to occasionally travel to project locations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical engineering designHVAC systems designtechnical writingload calculationsproject managementfield surveyssite assessmentsdesign documentationcode compliancebudget management
Soft skills
mentorshipcommunicationteam collaborationclient relationsproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsperformance managementtrainingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) license