Mechanical Engineering Section Manager

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Mechanical Engineering Section Manager to lead the mechanical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects, as well as lead a section of mechanical engineering staff. Our office locations in Pittsfield and Falmouth, ME, Strasburg, PA, Essex, CT, and Lexington, SC will be considered. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allows us to offer employees the opportunity to work in an office, or remotely, based on their personal needs.

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 15 years' experience in mechanical engineering. Experience with hydroelectric design projects and fisheries related or water resource projects is required. Possess excellent problem-solving skills and capable of working collaboratively with clients and team members in a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting firm.

Relationship-focused: Ability to foster a collaborative environment and builds trust and respect amongst peers/section/clients.

Leadership: A technical leader who can lead technical staff in project teams and lead section staff in terms of development, skill set capabilities, capacity, and utilization. Demonstrates good communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Team Player: Ability to work closely with direct reports, other Section Managers, Discipline Leaders, Technical Advisors and Project Managers on labor resources, company technical abilities, project pursuits, and project delivery.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

About the Position

Technical Leadership

• This position is in the mechanical engineering discipline and involves dealing with unique design issues for fish passage projects, hydroelectric turbines, gates, trash rakes, and hydroelectric balance of plant retrofits and rehabilitation efforts at existing hydroelectric projects as well as the design of new power stations.
• The position includes the management of multi-discipline projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• Development of conceptual/feasibility design through final design of new hydroelectric project development and existing project redevelopment.
• Working directly with clients and contractors in the field during the planning and construction of projects.
• Mechanical equipment condition assessment and commissioning.
• Use of AutoCAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software in Solidworks or SolidEdge to develop project deliverable.
• Mentorship of junior engineering staff.
• Works to meet or exceed personal utilization target on a quarterly basis.

Section Management

• Meet or exceed Section dollar utilization on a quarterly basis.
• Communicate corporate news and policies; reinforce them routinely to ensure acknowledgement and incorporations into daily duties.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for actions on labor resources for the Section to the Technical Director on a bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure company processes and practices are adhered to by staff (e.g., safety, timekeeping, cybersecurity).
• Collaborate with Section Managers, Discipline Leaders, Technical Advisors, Regional Vice Presidents, Principals and Project Managers on staffing based on company technical abilities, project pursuits, and project delivery.
• Meet with direct reports on a regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pending staff experience and need) to assist with workload management, review utilization metrics, provide coaching, and discuss pertinent questions or topics at hand.

• Evaluate direct reports on an annual basis based on feedback received and experience and meet with direct reports to discuss their advancement and performance. As needed, develops Corrective Action Plans for in need of performance improvement.
• Host weekly or bi-weekly section meetings to plan upcoming workloads, ensure team development, and communicate corporate news and policies as pertinent.
• Administers performance bonus program and salary adjustments.
• Coordinate with Discipline Leaders and Section staff on actively engaging and guiding Development Plans and perform quarterly check and adjusts with technical staff.
• Administer Section Technical Development Budget.
• Meet with direct reports on a quarterly basis to review development plan progress and metrics dashboard updates in quarterly check and adjusts.
• Work with PMs and Discipline Leaders, and other Section Managers on use of personnel in the execution of projects.
• Foster a collaborative environment that rewards a growth mindset (personal, professional) and builds trust and respect amongst peers.

Who We Are

Our mission is to help balance engineering, regulatory, and science based technical expertise with practical experience to solve our client's challenging renewable energy, water, and natural environment projects. Kleinschmidt is one of the few employee-owned consulting firms in North America specializing in hydropower and we have been doing it for more than 50 years.

Our people are passionate, engaged, and enjoy learning from one another while working on unique and creative projects. Technical excellence is at the heart of our continued success, and we strongly encourage learning and continuous improvement to create professional growth and new opportunities for our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% match employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.