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Fire Protection Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Our client is an established, independently owned MEP engineering firm with a dedicated fire protection group and a busy data center practice. The department head has been with the firm for decades.

Fire Protection Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

Our client is an established, independently owned MEP engineering firm with a dedicated fire protection group and a busy data center practice. The department head has been with the firm for decades.

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POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a highly motivated and experienced Department Head to join our Engineering Systems Research and Development Division of the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at ...

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Mechanical Engineering Department Manager Location: Rochester, NY Compensation: $145,000 to $209,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications Employment Type: Full-time MEP Resources is ...

... Engineering, and Math ("STEM") education to 5th-8th grade girls in New Jersey underserved ... The Development Department Head provides leadership, direction and planning to identify, reach out ...

This role will be responsible for the engineering, design, and coordination of mechanical, HVAC and ... department evolves. AMG accommodates flexible schedules and hybrid work options, but the MEP ...

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Mechanical Engineering Department Manager -MEP

Arlington, VA • On-site

$118K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

 
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Nottingham, MD, and Arlington, VA.  

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 

We are seeking a strong, experienced Mechanical Engineer (AEC/MEP) with leadership capability to lead our combined Baltimore and Washington, DC area Mechanical Engineering Departments and supporting the function enterprise-wide.

Primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer Department Manager MEP will include:

•    Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff. 

•    Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by. 

•    Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects. 

•    Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff. 

•    Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors. 

•    Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally 

•    Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership

Requirements for this position include: 

•    10 plus years’ experience in mechanical design (MEP)

•    Team supervisory experience

•    Bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering and PE license required 

•    Skilled technical writer 

•    Expert knowledge of building codes

•    Excellent interpersonal skills

•    Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.

•    Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs

•    Strong software skills including Revit

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. 

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work

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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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