Mechanical Department Manager; Northwest & Southwest

Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (Northwest & Southwest)

Salt Lake City, UT, United States and 1 more (Hybrid)

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is one of three(3) Business Verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. We unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve market sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Our multidisciplinary approach leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines including planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering. Our Advisory capabilities provide solutions across the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience. This service underscores the firm’s proficiency across a range of domains including strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency, among other areas.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. Integrated Design and Advisory supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities, and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems, and critical infrastructure.

We are focused on an integrated approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a dynamic
Department Manager
to lead our thriving
Mechanical Engineering team
in
Salt Lake City, UT or Denver, CO
. This is a true Seller/Doer role where leadership, innovation, and client impact converge.The candidate must be a seasoned Mechanical Engineer (PE) who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring talent, driving technical excellence, and building strong client relationships.

As Department Manager, you’ll oversee a talented group of engineers, designers, and technical managers, guiding them through complex building and plumbing projects across diverse markets—including federal, aviation, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and mission critical sectors. You’ll serve as a technical expert, project leader, and Engineer of Record, while also shaping the strategic direction of the department through workload management, quality assurance, and business development.

This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to grow a team, expand service offerings, and make a lasting impact through innovative engineering solutions and trusted client partnerships.

• Oversee the daily operations of a high-performing mechanical engineering team, consisting of technical managers, plumbing and mechanical designers and engineers, junior EITs, and drafters, promoting collaboration and technical excellence.
• Play a client-facing role in securing new work and expanding existing contracts through strategic relationship-building and proposal development.
• Provide expert engineering guidance to support the Designer of Record (DOR) and ensure project success.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and quality control checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
• Uphold Michael Baker International’s project protocols and standards, fostering a culture of consistency and accountability.
• Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and evaluate…