Four-year degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
Preferred Professional Engineer registration
7-10 years of relevant experience
Advanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in engineering calculations specific to mechanical systems
Familiar with International Building Council codes and mechanical standards
Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites
Responsibilities
Lead a team of design engineers in a specific discipline
Develop and implement engineering work product guides and standards
Collaborate to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables
Plan site surveys and coordinate design activities for project timelines
Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to enhance designs
Represent design discipline in project meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies
Benefits
Work on complex, integrated mechanical systems
Mentoring opportunities to shape the technical direction of engineers
Collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence
Support for professional development to enhance your expertise
Full Job Description
Join our project delivery team as a Design Engineering Lead. You'll lead the design and optimization of HVAC, structural, and integrated mechanical systems - bringing technical expertise and strategic thinking to every project phase.
What will you do?
Design Leadership
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of design engineers within a single discipline.
Develop and implement design engineering work product guide, processes and standards.
Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with other engineering discipline leads and business partners.
Develop and update design budgets stakeholders.
Plan and coordinate site survey data collection, design charrette participation, design activities at each project phase and design submissions to satisfy project timelines and schedules.
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to optimize designs.
Assure that technical coordination is performed and completed.
Technical Expertise: Within your designated discipline
Possess a deep understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design concepts
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Assure compliance with all codes and standard related to your discipline.
Provide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.
Collaboration and Communication:
Represent design discipline at all required project meetings.
Confirm design direction at each project stage with business goals and direction.
Review and confirm cost estimate with ECC (Estimating & Cost Control).
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide feedback to project development manager, account executive and construction manager as to schedules, deliverables, cost, risks, and any discrepancies therein.
Submit plans to QC review as necessary.
Effectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Foster open communication channels within the team and across departments.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
Mechanical Design - creating detailed specifications for HVAC and structural systems
HVAC System Design - designing climate control solutions
Design Optimization - refining designs to balance performance, cost, and compliance
System Architecture - defining integration strategies for multi-system mechanical environments
Problem Solving - diagnosing and resolving technical challenges in lab and field settings
Requirements Analysis - interpreting customer and regulatory specifications into design criteria
Technical Documentation - producing clear reports, test plans, and design documentation
What qualifications will make you successful?
Four-year Mechanical or Architectural Engineering degree
Professional Engineer registration preferred
Minimum 7-10 years relevant work experience
Advanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use for a variety of building types including K-12 schools, university facilities and housing, correctional facilities, medical facilities, etc.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
Advanced understanding of the design, specification and operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Proficiency with engineering calculations for chosen engineering discipline
Mechanical - loads, ventilation, psychrometrics and air & hydronic calculations
Advanced understanding of International Building Council codes and applicable area codes and related Mechanical standards and guidelines.
Willing to travel up to 25% to project sites
What's in it for me?
Impactful work on complex, integrated mechanical systems
Opportunities to mentor engineers and shape technical direction
Collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence
Professional development support to advance your specialized expertise
Bring your mechanical design expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply now!
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
