Lead Mechanical Engineer

at Henderson Engineers, Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life - and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Position Summary: A Lead Mechanical Engineer 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 Engineers are involved in aspects of business development, corporate operations and risk management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates products for their application.
Responsible for producing 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.
Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision.
Makes recommendations on project staffing.
May direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
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.
Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships
Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
Identifies and understands emerging technologies and industry trends and... For full info follow application link.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled/and participate in the E-Verify program