Lead Mechanical Engineer

Syska Hennessy GroupSan Diego, CA

Hybrid Full-time $108.1K/yr - $162.2K/yr

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As a Supervising Mechanical Engineer, you will take on the role of Engineer of Record for dedicated projects, leading and supervising coordination meetings. Your responsibilities will include overseeing staff members in their tasks, participating in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management. Additional responsibilities include:Conducting periodic, objective, and comprehensive employee evaluations. Serving as the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects. Supporting the Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in technical training and mentoring of staff. Coordinating and assigning various engineering projects (e.g., system design and project engineering). Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects. Managing Construction Administrative tasks, such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing Bulletins and Addenda, etc. (Project Management). Collaborating with accounting to prepare monthly project invoices and monitoring accounts receivable to expedite client payments. Ensuring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, and owners is well-managed.

About the job

Our dynamic work environment is designed to elevate your engineering career to new heights. We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedule, which includes working in the office Monday to Thursday for 9 hours and 4 hours remotely on Fridays. With engaging social events, we offer an exciting, challenging, and fulfilling career path. Experience in Mission Critical, Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Project Management is a plus.

About Syska Hennessy Group

Syska Hennessy Group is a globally recognized leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in the design and implementation of complex building systems. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative solutions and our dedication to creating environments that enhance the human experience.

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