Job Description

Summary of Position (general responsibility and purpose):  Responsible for the Mechanical Engineering Departments' efficient production of projects in accordance with current engineering knowledge and practices.  The purpose of this position is to provide professional, technical day-to-day support, guidance and input to staff and other project team members.

Essential Functions:  Develop and maintain programs to assure that the Mechanical Engineering Department is up-to-date with engineering knowledge and practices, such as changes in codes and ordinances, which affect departmental activities to insure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.  Perform annual performance reviews of departmental staff, and provide staff members who are competent and experienced to meet the requirements of assignments.  Develop and train departmental staff in design, technical production, report writing and preparation of specifications to assure they meet adequate standards of presentation before they are released.  Function as Project Manager when required.

Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Engineers and Architects to determine scope, complexity, planning and scheduling requirements of projects; assign department personnel to provide technical support in specific areas; and determine personnel needed with most appropriate individual qualifications. 

Provide the necessary coordination to assure that the total effort for all projects is performed in a logical sequence to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling and conflicts and problems.

Assist and coordinate in the definition of projects in engineering terms, the description of designs and design philosophies and the definitions of the scope of work to be performed by the company.  Collaborate with Project Managers in the development of personnel budgets and schedules.

Prepare contract changes, fee estimates and fee proposals, negotiate design contracts and gain client approval.  Develop substantial repeat or follow-up business with each client, and maintain excellent relations with each client.  Support and engage in the preparation of proposals, promote clients and actively pursue new work.  Develop and participate in presentations and promotional meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. – Mechanical Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer in Alaska; 15 years of engineering experience; eight years of experience as Project Manager or equivalent; good presentation and communication skills and ability to nurture and build client/staff relationships.

In addition to our extensive benefit package, we offer a competitive salary and a friendly work environment. Submit your resume and cover letter or an application today!