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 in 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.
Department Leadership
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership for the planning, design, and review of mechanical systems supporting:
Oversee engineering associated with:
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
Business Development
Required
Preferred
Experience with one or more of the following:
Municipal Infrastructure
Building Systems
Industrial Process Facilities
Utility and Energy
Life Sciences
Experience working with municipalities, utility owners, industrial clients, transportation agencies, public sector clients, or regulated industries is preferred.
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.
Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality. Since 1992, we have provided quality deliverables and superior customer service to our valued business partners.
Valdes provides a complete range of services to the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Buildings, and Transportation markets. With vast experience in our specialized industries, our experts provide timely and cost-effective solutions to your capital project needs, regardless of size, complexity or location. We provide both short-term and long-term, on-site, technical and project management staff augmentation.
Valdes is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). We proudly execute all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients.
