Summary
About this role
We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.
Position Overview: As a Lead and Senior Mechanical Engineer with a specialization in HVAC design at Henderson Engineers, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to our six market sectors, including Venue, Community, Grocery & Distribution, Health, Retail, and Business. Within each sector, we seamlessly integrate our engineering knowledge with the in-the-field experience of our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions, to deliver a client experience unlike any other in the industry. To learn more about the facilities included in our sectors check out our website: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/expertise/
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance.
- Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision.
- Designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents, and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. They train, mentor, and provide leadership to design staff which may include directly supervising/managing others. Lead Designers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities.
- Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
- Produce solutions to complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
- Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
- Involved in the development of tools, resources, and company practices.
- Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
- Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins. May include providing final reviews for projects under purview.
Qualifications:
Lead Level
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without degree required. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types.
- Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).
Senior Level
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering preferred (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 15 years of relevant experience. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
- Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types.
- Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods.
- Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and HVAC design software (e.g., IESVE, Trane Trace).
Preferred Qualifications (Both Lead & Senior):
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards required. Knowledge applicable to a range of practices, project, or program types.
Other facts
About Henderson Companies
Henderson Building Solutions is a construction management and commissioning services firm that provides a seamless bridge between design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. We act as a transparent partner to help assess, plan, and deliver turnkey solutions such as facility condition assessments, building monitoring and controls, infrastructure upgrades, elevator maintenance, energy audits, and more.
Simply put, we make buildings work. Our experts bring hands-on experience to their roles with backgrounds as building inspectors, contractors, estimators, master electricians, and more. We’re backed by Henderson Engineers – a national building systems design firm with a wide array of engineering services and a portfolio representing a full range of markets including business, community, retail, healthcare, and venue. As Henderson, we seamlessly combine engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide single-source design-build solutions.
Together, our vision is to build a better world – both through the projects we work on and the relationships we have with others. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, and we’ve diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential – both as employees and individuals.
Founded in 1970 and 2013, respectively, Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions together have more than 900 employees and licenses in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Columbia) with offices in Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa.
Learn more by visiting hendersonbuilding.com
What you'll do
- The Lead and Senior Mechanical Engineer will design advanced building systems and lead project efforts from concept to completion. They will also mentor less experienced engineers and ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
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