Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Department Manager - Mechanical Engineering
Lombard, IL
Work authorization required$170k-$225kDetected 22 days ago
Business DevelopmentPerformance ManagementStructural AnalysisMechanical DesignLeadershipCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from planning through construction
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles applicable to municipal infrastructure, industrial facilities, building systems, water and wastewater facilities, utility infrastructure, or related markets
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Water treatment facilities
- Public works facilities
- Plumbing
Nice to have
- Process Mechanical Systems
- Mechanical Equipment
- Piping Engineering
- Coordinate engineering interfaces among mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and architectural disciplines
- Promote practical, maintainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions
- Identify opportunities to expand mechanical engineering services into new markets
- Represent Valdes through industry organizations, conferences, and technical presentations
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Skills
- 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
- 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
Compensation
- $170k-$225k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
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