The Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer (or Engineer*) is a senior member & manager of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Trade Design Manager (or Senior Engineer*) to lead and manage project teams & design initiatives. This includes supervising a team of Design professionals with a goal to complete high-quality trade-specific schematics & layouts based on solid design principles. The Lead Designer manages all design team project functions, including surveys, calculations, selections & layouts, performs all project phases and is called upon to play a lead role in effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. This includes providing leadership support in the construction administration process with the ability to process and review shop drawings, perform field observations, and prepare respective reports. The Lead Designer is fully capable of assuming the Job Captain function, and directly managing the training, development & project execution of direct-report project team members.
Qualifications
Minimum 6yrs experience working as a Designer, of which at least 2yrs were spent in a Senior Designer Role, as part of a professional engineering project team, under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
Minimum 2yrs experience leading engineering projects of various sizes and complexities.
4-year Engineering degree.
Professional Engineering License preferred.
Great interpersonal skills.
Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing).
Highly organized and composed under pressure.
Proven project management ability, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports to strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment.
MG Engineering D.P.C. (MGE) is a full-service engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, lighting, commissioning, and sustainability services. In addition, we offer information technology, premise security, and audiovisual services through our technology firm MGE Unified Technologies.
Since 1991, MGE has offered diversified engineering and specialized technical expertise to our projects. From schematic design to project close-out, every aspect is managed by a team of engineers and designers to ensure high standards, quality design and a professional approach.
In addition, we are a story about our people. 30 years later, our story continues to unfold across all client touchpoints. Great company cultures inspire others to achieve their best. Culture starts with having people who love where they are, who they work with, and what they do. The MGE experience focuses on providing successful results for our clients, and just as important, our interactions create a sense of satisfaction and pride for our entire team.
