Decarbonization Subject Matter Expert - Principal Engineer

Dewberry • Birmingham, AL

360d

About The Position

Because of increasing demand for mechanical and energy engineering expertise, we are seeking a Decarbonization Subject Matter Expert - Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Birmingham, AL office. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing operational and technical guidance and training/mentoring of our design resources in all areas of work we do associated with energy engineering and decarbonization/electrification projects. Assist the Business Unit Manager and Service Line Leader in development and implementation of Decarbonization/Electrification growth strategy. Assist the Project/Client Managers by providing technical guidance to help meet the client's desires and budget. Work with a team of engineers on a variety of private, public, and federal projects. In addition to working with mechanical/energy engineers, this individual will team with architectural, electrical, structural, and other disciplines to provide full-range services to our local and regional clients. In short, provide business leadership and technical guidance associated with mechanical/energy engineering to accomplish our project commitments and growth objectives. Reports to the Business Unit Manager.

Requirements

• Accomplished mechanical engineer/PE with 20+ years of progressive technical experience in the design of mechanical systems, thermal energy infrastructure and clean energy technologies.
• Experience should include technical oversight of multiple projects with proven success in meeting contract specifications and achieving high performance and advanced energy design standards.
• Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Consultation with senior leadership on development and implementation of growth strategy related to decarbonization/electrification.
• Consultation with clients related to energy and carbon goals, design concepts and solutions, and project economics.
• Marketing assistance to develop demand for our services related to decarbonization and electrification.
• Assist the Chief Engineer leading MEPS Service Line's Mechanical community of practice to ensure successful inter-office mechanical operations.
• Supervise all Mechanical discipline managers within an office or business unit for successful intra-office operations.
• Ensure Mechanical discipline managers are consistently applying and complying with corporate quality management processes and procedures.
• Ensure Mechanical discipline managers are providing timely and adequate guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all project work involving mechanical or decarbonization/electrification project engineering.
• Recruitment and development of technical staff and project managers to deliver on project commitments.
• Supervise staff in the decarbonization/electrification.
• Technical training and development of staff related to energy planning, modeling and life cycle cost analysis, design of high performance and low carbon buildings, electrified/geothermal heating systems and other clean energy technologies.
• Ensure Mechanical discipline managers are providing adequate technical training and development of staff by providing guidance and mentoring of managers.
• Ensure Mechanical discipline managers are establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for their Mechanical discipline area.
• Principal shall lead the development of their office Mechanical standards and coordinate those standards through the Chief Engineer across offices.
• Engineer of Record on select projects as needed.
• Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions - technical and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with client/project managers and department managers within an office to resolve Mechanical engineering conflicts.
• Assist Office/Business Unit Manager to ensure successful office operations, including advice on staff organizational structure and office procedures.
• Evaluation of project opportunities and Go/No Go determination based on technical qualifications, resource availability and alignment with business strategy and portfolio.
• Technical interface with code officials and contractors.
• Active member/leader of local and national technical organizations (e.g. ASHRAE); present at conferences - industry thought leader.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life.
• Life insurance (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual bonus and stipend eligibility for officer program positions.
• Discounted purchase programs available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree