Lead Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lead Senior Mechanical Engineer

This position will be overseeing and guiding the mechanical engineering team within the Green Bay office. This leadership role is critical to the growth, quality, and cohesion of the mechanical discipline, with a focus on mentorship, operational alignment, and technical excellence in HVAC and mechanical systems design. The Lead Senior Mechanical Engineer will foster a high-performing, collaborative environment, ensure projects meet rigorous quality standards, and strategically manage staff capacity and project assignments. In addition to project oversight, this role will take an active lead in recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Engineering and plays a key role in firm-wide engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support the growth of mechanical engineering staff, ensuring continuous development of both technical and soft skills.
• Cultivate a positive team culture that promotes engagement, morale, and retention.
• Identify training opportunities and provide targeted coaching.
• Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews in alignment with firm standards

• Make strategic decisions regarding team capacity, project staffing, and resource alignment.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deadlines are met while delivering quality HVAC and mechanical system designs.
• Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to ensure smooth project execution.

• Oversee quality control processes across all mechanical projects.
• Review and approve project deliverables for technical accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to firm standards.
• Serve as a technical authority in HVAC system design, including load calculations, ventilation analysis, equipment selection, and existing system assessments.

• Lead hiring efforts for the mechanical discipline, including candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Oversee onboarding to ensure seamless integration of new hires.
• Develop individualized growth plans for new team members.

• Maintain open communication with firm leadership, project teams, and other department leaders.
• Provide regular updates to the Vice President on team performance, project health, and staffing needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (WI required, IL preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical/HVAC building systems design within an A/E or consulting environment.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and building mechanical systems design, codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Revit.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Experience with healthcare, educational, and commercial projects preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Berners Schober is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.