Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

Job: Senior Mechanical Engineer/LeadLocation: Seven Fields, PASalary Range: $155,000 - $180,000Top Skills or Software: Piping, Stress AnalysisEducation Requirements: Bachelor's DegreeExperience: Senior Level (10+ years)PE License Highly PreferredSchedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm - 3 days in officeTravel Expectations: 10% travel to client sitesDirect Reports: 2-3 direct reportsJob DescriptionWe currently have a Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Department Lead opening to support operations at our Seven Fields, PA office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and will lead engineering efforts in the mechanical design areas as part of a multi-office design team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.Key Responsibilities:Assignments will have leadership and oversight of mechanical/piping engineers and designers as well as interface with project managers to fulfill project requirements.• Plans, organizes, and manages the mechanical and piping engineering/design including, monitoring progress, schedule and hour expenditure on all projects.• Participates in proposal development, presentations and business development activities.• Interfaces with project managers to determine specific project staffing needs and assures assignments are made consistent with technical requirements and individual development needs of staff.• Create and develop a project design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment layout drawings from concept through approval.• Develop specifications, data sheets, drawing requirements for a complete RFQ package, approve vendor supplied drawings and data for equipment packages. Develop Technical bid evaluations and make recommendations on specific equipment and components.• Coordinate with pipe designers and other disciplined designers in the development of project 3D models as well as interdisciplinary reviews.• Review and selection of piping specifications.• Reviews the mechanical and piping requirements for manpower and technical capability for efficient execution of contracts.• Oversees professional development of department staff, evaluates performance and makes salary recommendations.Capabilities and Credentials:• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.• Registered Engineer (P.E.) is preferred or the ability to obtain a license.• 10+ years’ relevant experience supporting heavy steel/oil & gas projects is preferred.• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs is required.• Knowledge of Caesar II or equivalent• Functional knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and analysis software.• The ability to work on two or more interdisciplinary projects at once while effectively managing time and prioritizing project deliverables.• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.• Travel to job sites up to 10% of the time.RT Patterson, an Allied Resources Group (ARG) affiliate, offers a comprehensive set of benefit programs as part of its total compensation package. These programs include both low and high-deductible health plans (some compatible with HRA and HSA) dental and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401k matching program, group term life and AD&D plan, disability insurance, 529 education savings plan, paid parental leave, employee wellness program, and bereavement leave.