Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead

Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead

The Mechanical Engineering Practice Lead is responsible for the assignment, development, and work quality of a team of professionals in Mechanical Engineering. Responsible for managing a team of Mechanical Engineers and adhering to TERRA Management Expectations for the full employee life cycle:

• Active participation in hiring the right candidates
• Onboard new employees to ensure a positive experience and decrease the time to proficiency
• Set and update SMART goals that align and contribute the team, division or department, and organization
• Provide regular, consistent coaching and feedback to assist with the employees success
• Conduct career development conversations and outline career paths
• Reward and recognize the right behaviors
• Conduct end of the year performance reviews to prepare for the upcoming year by pointing out strengths to continue, opportunities for development, and activities or behaviors to modify or discontinue
• Reviews and approves resource estimates and staffing assignment schedules for Mechanical Engineering for each project
• Forecasts resources using resource planning and determines course of action to obtain resources (i.e., assign, acquire or develop)
• Responsible for keeping up with and educating staff on industry trends
• In partnership with the Director of MEP, executes on the development of future skill sets identified in the Divisions and Companys strategic plan
• Monitors the quality and progress of the team, ensuring production requirements are satisfied; works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to mechanical staffing, quality of work, schedule performance or productivity
• Establishes standards and procedure manuals for the Mechanical Engineering team, makes improvements to department procedures, and holds team accountable to adherence
• Manages and deploys relative software and systems to the projects
• Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the assigned discipline
• Develops and implements policies and procedures within area of expertise
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies
• Audits Mechanical Engineering project work to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contracts
• Keeps abreast of current technology germane to the Mechanical Engineering team
• Participates in professional organizations; makes presentations at meetings and seminars (internal and external)
• Supports Professional Engineering licensing and technical papers in professional publications
• Identifies project opportunities and assists in developing proposals
• Participates in review of all major proposals and initiatives affecting the Mechanical Engineering team
• Supports pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant
• Provides technical consultation to client and Company management as needed
• Partners with other leaders on staff development, division adherence to policies and procedures, and identifying and promoting best practices
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited institution required (discipline in Mechanical Engineering)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of proven experience in area of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design
• 6-10 years of experience managing, developing, or mentoring professionals in area of discipline
• Proven design experience in the design of Data Centers is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.