Lead Mechanical Engineer - Architecture & Engineering Firm

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Holland, Michigan

DISHER is partnering with a growth-oriented architecture and engineering firm focused on the design of food, beverage and nutritional production facilities. They are searching for a qualified leader to manage their mechanical and HVAC engineering team. The MEP engineering group has been the largest growth area for the firm over the past 5 years and is now ready for a dedicated Mechanical Group Lead. The senior management team is looking for an individual that will be a long-term contributor to the firm and can grow into a senior leadership role.

The engineer in this role will lead both the development and growth of the mechanical engineering team and mechanical engineering design efforts of the team as its designs mechanical and HVAC systems supporting production, packaging, and distribution processes. This role involves managing engineering teams to deliver efficient, safe, and compliant mechanical solutions for food and beverage processing facilities. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency standards. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-

What it's like to work here:

This mid-sized architecture and engineering firm has established itself as an expert in the food and beverage industry over the 60 years they've been in business. They are connected and collaborative like a small business, but perform like a large firm. The team here has no problem raising their hands when they need help or lending a hand when called upon. They ultimately believe that they work in an atmosphere where people "enjoy what they do, and enjoy the people they are working with.

What you will get to do:

• Mechanical Engineering Team Leadership: In collaboration with the Leadership team, you will lead the mechanical engineering team including hiring, establishing professional development and performance criteria and ensuring the team and team players meet performance criteria.
• Provide technical leadership by establishing and maintaining engineering standards and procedures to enable effective and efficient engineering design, documentation, and construction oversight.
• Actively participate in engineering design activities as part of the EAB interdisciplinary design team.
• Participate in business development activities.
• Project Leadership: Work with clients, their engineering teams and their process vendors to establish design criteria for mechanical, refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the engineering team in steam and condensate, refrigeration, hot and chilled media, compressed air, nitrogen, water supply treatment, and HVAC systems.
• Lead the design and documentation of the systems above.
• Lead and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Develop life-cycle costs and feasibility for design options.
• Evaluate existing systems for operational improvements or available capacity for expansion.
• Review alternatives for equipment and system configuration for client and project fit. Present pros and cons for each approach.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and standards
• Travel to construction sites to confirm conformance to the design intent.
• Provide project support during start-up/commissioning.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architectural, structural and electrical engineering disciplines at EAB as well as clients and outside engineering consulting firms.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaboration with construction trades for constructability and value engineering opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in system design and operation, EAB design processes, design tools and documentation.
• Be an expert in industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices regarding the design of hygienic production environments, mechanical utilities and HVAC systems and utilize that expertise in EAB's designs.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial steam, refrigeration, compressed air and HVAC systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

$150,000 - $175,000 a year