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Department Manager - Mechanical Engineering at Valdes Architecture & Engineering · Katori

Asks for

The ad says“Professional Engineer (PE) license”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, including mechanical design, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, and equipment engineering”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, including mechanical design, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, and equipment engineering”
The ad says“Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution”
The ad says“Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.”
The ad says“Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, including mechanical design, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, and equipment engineering”
The ad says“Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, including mechanical design, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, and equipment engineering”

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow our Mechanical Engineering Department across municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater, building systems, industrial process facilities, utility and power infrastructure, and life sciences markets.

This leadership role is ideal for a technically accomplished engineer who is passionate about developing people, advancing technical excellence, strengthening client relationships, and delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects.

The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the overall leadership of the mechanical engineering discipline, including mechanical system design, process mechanical engineering, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, equipment engineering, and building mechanical systems. The successful candidate will establish technical standards, mentor engineering staff, support project delivery, assist business development efforts, and help expand Valdes' mechanical engineering capabilities into new markets while maintaining excellence in our established industrial and process engineering services.

This position works closely with clients, project managers, discipline leaders, architects, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineers to successfully deliver multidisciplinary projects from planning through construction.

Key Responsibilites

Department Leadership

Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering Department, including mechanical design, piping engineering, pipe stress analysis, and equipment engineering
Develop department standards, specifications, design procedures, and quality assurance practices
Mentor engineers and designers through technical guidance, career development, and performance management
Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing engineering talent
Balance department workload, staffing, and utilization across multiple business sectors
Promote collaboration across engineering disciplines while strengthening technical consistency throughout the department
Evaluate emerging technologies and continuously improve engineering tools, design practices, and department capabilities
Display a general knowledge of the Civil Engineering discipline

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership for the planning, design, and review of mechanical systems supporting:

Municipal infrastructure
Water and wastewater treatment facilities
Pump stations
Public buildings
Transportation and transit facilities
Utility infrastructure
Industrial process facilities
Pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities
Power generation and energy facilities

Oversee engineering associated with:

Building Mechanical Systems

HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Fire protection systems
Building utility systems

Process Mechanical Systems

Process piping
Utility piping
Mechanical process equipment
Pumping systems
Chemical feed systems
Compressed air systems
Fuel systems
Equipment layouts
Equipment specifications

Mechanical Equipment

Pumps
Blowers
Compressors
Heat exchangers
Pressure vessels
Packaged process equipment
Rotating equipment

Piping Engineering

Piping layouts
Pipe stress analysis
Pipe support design
Flexible piping systems
Mechanical equipment interface
Constructability reviews

Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, client standards, and engineering best practices including ASME, ASHRAE, AWWA, NFPA, API, IMC, IPC, EPA, applicable building codes, and state and local regulations.

Project Leadership & Delivery

Partner with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to successfully deliver multidisciplinary engineering projects
Support projects from planning and conceptual design through construction and commissioning
Participate in field investigations, design reviews, construction meetings, startup activities, and client presentations
Coordinate engineering interfaces among mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and architectural disciplines
Promote practical, maintainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions

Business Development

Support proposal development and project pursuits
Develop and strengthen relationships with municipal, industrial, utility, pharmaceutical, and commercial clients
Identify opportunities to expand mechanical engineering services into new markets
Support strategic planning and long-term department growth
Represent Valdes through industry organizations, conferences, and technical presentations

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) license
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery
Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical disciplines
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles applicable to municipal infrastructure, industrial facilities, building systems, water and wastewater facilities, utility infrastructure, or related markets
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from planning through construction
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Experience with one or more of the following:

Municipal Infrastructure

Water treatment facilities
Wastewater treatment facilities
Pump stations
Public works facilities
Utility infrastructure

Building Systems

HVAC
Plumbing
Fire protection
Building mechanical systems

Industrial Process Facilities

Process piping
Mechanical process equipment
Chemical processing
Manufacturing facilities
Pipe stress analysis

Utility and Energy

Power generation
Industrial utility systems
District energy systems
Fuel systems

Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical facilities
Laboratory facilities
Clean utility systems

Experience working with municipalities, utility owners, industrial clients, transportation agencies, public sector clients, or regulated industries is preferred.

Why Valdes?

At Valdes, you'll have the opportunity to lead a growing Mechanical Engineering Department supporting a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure, industrial facilities, water and wastewater systems, utility projects, building systems, pharmaceutical facilities, and energy infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our mechanical engineering practice by developing talented engineers, establishing technical excellence, expanding into emerging markets, and strengthening our long-standing expertise in industrial process engineering.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll influence department strategy, mentor future engineering leaders, build lasting client relationships, and help deliver infrastructure and industrial projects that improve communities while supporting critical industries throughout the region.

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