BW Design Group
Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (PE)
BW Design Group, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (PE)
Join BW Design Group as a Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (PE). You will work in one of our 45 US offices, leading a team of mechanical engineering professionals to deliver high‑quality solutions to clients.
Who You’ll Work With You will join a committed team of over 1500 professionals and collaborate with clients to shape the world around us. The role offers growth, mentorship, and support for a world‑class professional consultant.
What You’ll Do
Lead mechanical and plumbing design professionals, execute the production of design deliverables, manage department workflow and resources, participate in workload projections, and develop cost estimates.
Define, lead and implement design concepts and development; assume responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents.
Manage technical coordination and communication within the department and with project managers, leadership, and other departments.
Review the technical accuracy of the work products for accuracy and completeness.
Seal construction documents as the Engineer of Record.
Coordinate with vendors to manage equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design, and selection of mechanical equipment.
Conduct site evaluations and studies and write technical reports.
Ensure components, materials, and tools are used to capacity.
Review, edit, and develop project specifications.
Assist project managers in proposal development (hours calculation, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, clarifications and exclusions).
Prepare RFPs for subconsultants, 3rd‑party resources, and other specialty consultants.
Review and summarize bids and make recommendations on to whom contracts should be awarded.
Develop standards and best practices to improve quality and efficiency within the department.
Participate in local, regional, and national organizations that contribute to professional and regulatory guidelines.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the department’s professionals; act as a resource for engineers.
Provide regular performance feedback and annual merit reviews for the design team.
Perform peer reviews of colleagues’ work.
Assist in the growth and development of the organization and business by engaging in marketing proposal development and recruiting new BW Design Group professionals.
Administer operations in accordance with company policies, priorities, and budget constraints.
Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team.
What You’ll Bring
A minimum of 15 years of experience designing industrial facilities for mechanical systems including water, chilled water, wastewater, HVAC, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam, hot water, or compressed air.
An understanding of refrigeration design with ammonia, freon, CO₂, dehumidification, and other custom plumbing systems for industrial manufacturing facilities in food processing, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries (preferred).
Solid interpersonal, mentorship, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Expertise in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in the use of software for the design and analysis of building HVAC systems.
Experience in the design of refrigeration or fire protection systems (preferred).
A willingness to relocate to the local area (relocation assistance available for highly qualified applicants).
A willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites.
A bachelor of science in engineering from an ABET accredited program (mechanical preferred).
A Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) credential (preferred).
An active Professional Engineering (PE) license in at least one state and willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as requested.
Additional Information Our culture promotes mutual respect, integrity, and a focus on individual and collective success. As Manager, Mechanical Engineering, you will benefit from professional development resources, mentorships, and career path tools.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
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Who You’ll Work With You will join a committed team of over 1500 professionals and collaborate with clients to shape the world around us. The role offers growth, mentorship, and support for a world‑class professional consultant.
What You’ll Do
Lead mechanical and plumbing design professionals, execute the production of design deliverables, manage department workflow and resources, participate in workload projections, and develop cost estimates.
Define, lead and implement design concepts and development; assume responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents.
Manage technical coordination and communication within the department and with project managers, leadership, and other departments.
Review the technical accuracy of the work products for accuracy and completeness.
Seal construction documents as the Engineer of Record.
Coordinate with vendors to manage equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design, and selection of mechanical equipment.
Conduct site evaluations and studies and write technical reports.
Ensure components, materials, and tools are used to capacity.
Review, edit, and develop project specifications.
Assist project managers in proposal development (hours calculation, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, clarifications and exclusions).
Prepare RFPs for subconsultants, 3rd‑party resources, and other specialty consultants.
Review and summarize bids and make recommendations on to whom contracts should be awarded.
Develop standards and best practices to improve quality and efficiency within the department.
Participate in local, regional, and national organizations that contribute to professional and regulatory guidelines.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the department’s professionals; act as a resource for engineers.
Provide regular performance feedback and annual merit reviews for the design team.
Perform peer reviews of colleagues’ work.
Assist in the growth and development of the organization and business by engaging in marketing proposal development and recruiting new BW Design Group professionals.
Administer operations in accordance with company policies, priorities, and budget constraints.
Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team.
What You’ll Bring
A minimum of 15 years of experience designing industrial facilities for mechanical systems including water, chilled water, wastewater, HVAC, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam, hot water, or compressed air.
An understanding of refrigeration design with ammonia, freon, CO₂, dehumidification, and other custom plumbing systems for industrial manufacturing facilities in food processing, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries (preferred).
Solid interpersonal, mentorship, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Expertise in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in the use of software for the design and analysis of building HVAC systems.
Experience in the design of refrigeration or fire protection systems (preferred).
A willingness to relocate to the local area (relocation assistance available for highly qualified applicants).
A willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites.
A bachelor of science in engineering from an ABET accredited program (mechanical preferred).
A Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) credential (preferred).
An active Professional Engineering (PE) license in at least one state and willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as requested.
Additional Information Our culture promotes mutual respect, integrity, and a focus on individual and collective success. As Manager, Mechanical Engineering, you will benefit from professional development resources, mentorships, and career path tools.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
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