Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Section Manager to join our Power/Hydropower team in Sacramento. In the role of Mechanical Engineering Section Manager, we'll count on you to:
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Take responsibility for quality of production section including P&IDs, equipment sizing, detailed design, system calculations, technical reports, presentations to our Clients, and support construction support.
• Provide technical oversite for performing feasibility studies and conceptual, design evaluations, pumped-storage concept studies, and supporting project cost estimates.
• Function as Technical Leader and Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to technical product development, quality control, management of Client expectations, and management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Practice and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
• BS and /or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in California
• Project Management experience
• A minimum of 15 years or more year experience
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Demonstrated ability to directly supervise, develop and mentor multiple staff members
• Strong history of client relationship development and maintenance, including managing multiple award contracts and supporting long-term strategic partnerships
• Local candidates preferred for regional leadership continuity
• Experience in succession planning and technical oversight for multidisciplinary teams