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About the Role

As a Sr Mechanical Designer in our Mission Critical practice, you will design complex advanced building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. You will solve complex engineering problems and train, mentor, and provide senior leadership to design staff. Sr Designers are heavily involved in business development, corporate operations, and risk management activities.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the preparation of simple to the most complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment.
Evaluates and recommends products for their application.
Responsible for producing solutions to the most complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance.
Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision.
Makes recommendations on project staffing.
Directs the activities of project technical and administrative staff.
Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
Carries out and champions directives from technical and other leaders.
Influences the development of tools, resources and company practices.
Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins, including providing final reviews for projects under purview.
Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
Maintains proactive communications throughout the project cycle.
Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects.
Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
Performs a range of project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers.
Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks and acts as a resource for project coordination.
Responsible for or delegates and oversees project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.

Requirements

12 years of relevant experience and high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) required.
Expert knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.
Working knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers.
Ability to work independently as needed.
Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
Ability to prioritize, execute and/or direct multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.
Must be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

Skills

Engineering design
A&E industry
Codes, design guides and standards
Earned value
Contracts
Construction processes and methods
Revit
Bluebeam Revu
Microsoft Office suite
Engineering design software

Location

New York
Los Angeles
Denver
Vegas
Washington D.C.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) preferred.
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.

Salary/Compensations

New York Salary Range: $146,400 – $219,600
Los Angeles Salary Range: $139,200 – $208,800
Denver Salary Range: $132,000 – $198,000
Vegas Salary Range: $126,000 - $189,000
Washington D.C.: $139,200 – $208,800

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Casual Dress Code
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
Clear Career Path Options
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Training for Professional Development
Performance Bonuses
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
Paid Term Life and Disability
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

About the Company

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings. We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building.
We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction.
We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience.
With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders.
You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.
We’re about more than just buildings. We're about you.
We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals.
Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours.
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

Equal Opportunity

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
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We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason.
Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment.
We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended.
If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications.
All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.