Discipline Lead-Mechanical

Step into Leadership as a Discipline Lead – Mechanical at Dewberry in Peoria!

Dewberry’s Peoria office is seeking a Discipline Lead – Mechanical, who will be responsible for delivering on project commitments, assigning and leading resources across discipline areas. The Discipline Lead will also assist Project/Client Managers by providing a design team to help meet client desires and budgets. Duties include involvement in direct MEP sales and supporting sales efforts for multidisciplinary projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer with 10+ years of experience
• Experience in design of various MEP systems
• Good conceptual understanding of plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, cost

• Grow, mentor, and develop staff to reach their maximum potential
• Conduct minimum annual evaluations for each direct report
• Provide leadership for the department
• Organize staff to allow career advancement, professional development, quality client service, and operational efficiencies
• Take an active role in recruitment, networking, interviewing, and closing hires
• Establish and improve department standards for operation and workflow
• Ensure the department has tools needed for efficient, thorough work
• Work with Principal Engineers to establish, update and adhere to design standards

Discipline Leads are expected to provide the following:

• Work schedule for department showing: project assignments, priorities, delivery due dates, workload/capacity forecast
• Participate in Go/No Go decisions for resource commitments
• Participate in developing fee proposals and establishing project budgets
• Review project objectives and provide detailed scope of services for contracts
• Identify staff performing design and senior staff if required
• Identify Engineer of Record
• Adhere to project design schedule
• Notify Project/Client Managers if schedule cannot be met
• Adhere to department project budgets; review and provide updates at milestone dates and weekly
• Provide general updates on project status, tasks, and percentage complete
• Account for all production resources and commitments from department leaders

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer with 10+ years of experience
• Knowledgeable of construction process, familiar with AIA construction contracts
• Self‑motivated with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in staff or department management
• Experience in design of various MEP systems
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Good conceptual understanding of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost

The projected salary range for this position is $154,000–$198,000 annually. The range may vary slightly based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full‑time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short‑ and long‑term disability are also provided.

Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre‑tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including 401(k) profit‑sharing plan, 529 college savings plans, travel assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer will be required to submit to background screening. Screenings include employment verification, educational and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.

Dewberry will not sponsor work authorization for new applicants.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:
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