Mechanical Principal Engineer
Southland Industries
- Tempe, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures engineering standards are maintained and followed
- Act as the Mechanical Engineering expert for the division, which also includes:
- Providing design and engineering support to other departments as needed
- Being responsible for achieving project goals and objectives
- Managing conceptual design for specific projects
- Preparing complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating, performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc.
- Performing site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolving design issues (contract and scope) in all phases of the project: Preconstruction through Commissioning
- Supporting departmental alignments through aligning staff talent and skills with division needs, meaning verifying BIM/VDC, Fire Protection, Detailing, Engineering are all supporting current field needs and division direction
- Serve as the SME in the division for key technical topics, meaning you will also serve as the design expert at project team meetings
- Work directly with Private Clients, Developers, or other Divisions peer groups
- Through strong technical leadership on projects, develop and maintain client relationships at the deepest levels, with ability to support client needs and questions on a one-on-one basis
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and technical expertise from project concept through field installation
- Informally manage a larger group of engineers, including staffing, training and performance management with the focus of people development
- Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required, MS degree preferred
- Licensed Mechanical or Architectural PE required
- 15-25 yrs. Experience in design engineering required, ideally on mega projects within the mission critical and healthcare sectors
- 8+ yrs. management experience required
- Mastery knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
- Has a deep network of existing client and owner relationships that can be leveraged to support future work acquisition and project development
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong public speaking ability
- Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
- 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
- Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses