Mechanical Department Manager

The Mechanical Department Manager, reporting to the Engineering Manager, will lead and develop direct reporting personnel, assure consistent application of client, industry and Nexus standards and collaborate with other Nexus technical and project leaders to improve process efficiency while consistently meeting project budget and delivery commitments. The Mechanical Department Manager should be comfortable interfacing with clients, visiting clients’ facilities and performing physical work such as walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders. The Mechanical Department Manager must demonstrate keen interpersonal, leadership, organizational and technical skills and have a thorough understanding of project management and controls practices.

• Consistently follow Nexus policies and practices applicable to the mechanical department
• Understand and teach key elements of process safety and its impact on mechanical design
• Planning and organizing department activities
• Ensure checking of mechanical design packages is completed, by the Department Manager or qualified staff, and technically adheres to project scope, client standards, and industry standards
• Lead and/or actively participate in departmental and project technical design and quality reviews
• Write performance reviews, development plans and resolve performance challenges
• Onboard, train, and establish mentoring plan for new staff
• Confer with higher levels of management
• Create a culture of collaboration, safety appreciation and camaraderie within the mechanical department
• Establish goals, plans and take action to develop each direct report’s technical and soft skills
• Ensure discipline deliverables meet code, client and Nexus technical requirements
• Assign personnel to projects based on both project and skill requirements
• Establish and meet budgeted hours and timing for project mechanical discipline deliverables
• Collaborate with other Nexus leaders to improve department and project delivery efficiency

• Working knowledge and appreciation of process safety management and inherently safer design concepts
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience building and developing high functioning teams
• Field engineering experience relative to fixed and rotating equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, stress analysis and engineering practices
• Understanding of Project Management and Project Controls concepts
• Experience managing discipline/project team work according to defined project budgets and schedules
• Understanding and appreciation of design, engineering and analysis tools including AutoCAD, PV Elite, NozzlePro, and Caesar II for pipe stress analysis
• Experience in petroleum/refining, chemical, or energy industries is preferred
• Keen understanding of industry Standards from API, ASME, ASTM, PIP, etc.
• Working knowledge of risk management practices
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
• Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 10 years mechanical design and/or stress calculation experience
• EIT/PE Certification a plus
• Active participation in professional organizations a plus

Competitive Benefits

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Why Nexus?

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.