Process Mechanical Department Leader - Industrial Market

Process Mechanical Department Leader - Industrial Market (Finance)

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• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Has a minimum of 20 years in process design and piping engineering for Industrial/Manufacturing/Process facility projects (e.g., food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, battery manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, metals, semi‑conductors)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required in at least one U.S. state; multiple state licensure preferred with the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
• Expert‑level understanding of industrial codes and standards, including ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, ISA, and IBC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong team player with great communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to client meetings and project sites; valid Driver’s License and U.S. passport
• Innovative thinker that is curious about technological advancements to provide industry solutions efficiently, effectively and in transformative ways

The Process Department Leader leads Gresham Smith’s Process Engineering Department within the Industrial Market. This role is accountable for department leadership, project delivery, technical excellence, and business development support. The successful candidate will drive strategic direction for the process team and services, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships across complex industrial and manufacturing projects.

• Plan and manage process staffing assignments for process projects; accountable for staff utilization, profitability, technical content, quality, and schedule conformance for all projects.
• Assist the Market Vice President (MVP) in setting department‑wide technical goals and establishing a technical training program for the department.
• Recruit, develop, manage, and mentor staff, including compensation reviews and regular review of goals and development progress in coordination with HR/recruiting.
• Lead a team of process engineers and piping designers.
• Prepare estimates and staffing plans for execution of work in coordination with project managers and lead project professionals.

• Conceptualize the initial process design approach for major phases of large industrial projects through installation, including specifying equipment, calculating loads, ductwork and pipe sizing, and selecting pumps, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, dust collectors, scrubbers, and adsorption/absorption units.
• Develop Block Flow Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams (including heat and mass balance), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Develop operational control documentation, including Function Descriptions, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Sequences of Operations.
• Prepare for and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
• Prepare piping engineering designs and lead piping designers in producing 3D piping models, pipe stress analyses, pipe support designs, and fabrication‑level piping isometrics; provide similar oversight for ductwork when required.
• Conceive, plan, and conduct research to resolve complex engineering problems and develop innovative solutions (e.g., conflicting design requirements, suitability of…