Engineering Manager

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about leading engineering teams, ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Engineering Manager based in our San Diego, CA office. We are seeking an Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams who will be working on the design aspects of our state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion facilities with biogas upgrading for our customers in the US. Our projects range from preliminary engineering to complex engineering-procurement-construction management (EPCm) efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

1. Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $120,000-150,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
2. Industry leading benefits packages, including company paid life and disability insurance
3. Paid parental leave benefits
4. Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people
5. 401(k) plan offered
6. A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
7. An educational reimbursement program
8. Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a leader of our team, you will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

1. Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
2. Establish, lead and mentor the project team in the preparation of detailed design deliverables, including establishing appropriate design methods, conducting engineering and process design, equipment sizing and selection, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and design deliverable preparation.
3. Identify project staffing resource needs throughout project lifecycle, including internal and subcontracted engineering partners, and manage day-to-day resource planning to execute design tasks.
4. Manage and mentor all technical levels within the design engineering team.
5. Drive effective utilization of staff across project tasks, maintain action lists and delegate work in support of effective development of engineering design deliverables.
6. Ensure quality standards and reviews are met in technical aspects of the project including planning, design execution, Safety-in-Design, external vendor relationships, communications, resource management, project schedule/scope/budget, and quality control.
7. Possess adequate technical competency of all aspects of project scope to allow for effective integration and delegation of project tasks.
8. Review and perform (as necessary) engineering calculations for substrate and gas processing equipment sizing and selection, piping systems, pump selection, heat transfer and treatment process optimization.
9. Identify project issues and outline plan/approaches for evaluation and correction.
10. Perform construction, fabrication and start-up oversight with our partner fabrication shops, process/equipment vendors/suppliers, and (sub)contractors.
11. Work closely with project manager/project engineer to regularly review project status and forecasts.
12. Oversee quality control and quality assurance tests and ensure designs are compliant with our and our clients’ technical requirements and budgets.
13. Create plan for individual team member growth and conduct check-ins for progress;
14. Serve as a key client technical contact.
15. Travel to the project sites (domestic and international travel as needed, estimated up to 25%).
16. Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
17. Participate in Company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
18. Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends.
19. Maintain professional licensure in multiple states.
20. Obtain additional state licensure as required for projects.
21. Engineer In Responsible Charge for design projects as assigned.
22. Perform other duties as needed to support our business.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty and responsibility listed in the A Day in the Life section above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited university.
2. 12+ years of engineering-related experience in related field.
3. Prior experience with direct leadership and/or mentorship of engineering teams.
4. Professional Engineering Registration.
5. Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate others.
6. Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management.
7. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
8. Solid time/project management skills.
9. Able to handle multiple assignments and oversee multiple teams.
10. Working knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, structural and architectural disciplines.
11. Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
12. Able to work independently manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated).
13. Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE

From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve. We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we’d love to speak with you.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.