Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Our growing Manufacturing Infrastructure Services (MIS) team is actively interviewing for current and upcoming projects, and is seeking a Mechanical Department Manager for our Pittsburgh, PA office. This role provides you the opportunity to have technical and project oversight responsibilities for a staff of engineers and designers working on the latest state-of-the-art facilities in a wide variety of markets such as industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and commercial. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion to apply professional experience and knowledge in a team environment. You should be a detail-oriented professional, understand the importance of meeting personal and team commitments, and be flexible in adapting to a fast-paced environment. We are seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and having their Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities:

Possess an understanding of mechanical and piping codes and standards
• Provide quality oversight to a staff of engineers and designers performing mechanical and piping designs of :
• HVAC, mechanical, fire protection and piping systems concept development
• Mechanical design calculations including HVAC equipment sizing and pipe sizing calculations.
• P&IDs and Block Flow Diagrams
• Formulating design criteria to be used in the development of project design specifications and drawings
• Specifications for piping systems and equipment
• Be the main point of contact for the mechanical department
• Take responsibility for the execution of all department activities including staffing, scheduling, organizing and directing department resources
• Train and mentor mechanical department staff
• Generate mechanical engineering hour estimates to complete ongoing work
• Generate mechanical engineering hour estimates and scopes of work for new proposals
• Prepare, review and check department deliverables and certify designs, calculations and drawings as required.
• Monitor projects performance against schedule and budget
• Take on the responsibility of Senior Engineer/Project Lead on specific projects as required.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline is required;
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/piping engineering with relevant experience on industrial or manufacturing type projects;
• Experience leading a team of designers and engineers;
• PE registration;
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of industry codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, IBC, ISO, NFPA);
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of mechanical design software;
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to perform field/site visits;
• Ability to travel (estimated travel time is 10%);
• Familiarity with using Pipe Flo, Caesar II, and Trane 3D Plus softwares.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience;
• Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam experience a plus.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.