Senior Mechanical Engineer managing lifecycle of critical mechanical equipment at renewable natural gas plants. Engaging in multidisciplinary project teams and executing technical designs and troubleshooting.
About the role
- Mechanical Engineering Supervisor leading a team for system upgrades and integration projects at FORTNA, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team growth.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers, fostering professional growth and engagement
- Create and manage resource plans to ensure projects are properly staffed and supported
- Oversee the successful execution of projects in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
- Serve as Project Engineer (mechanical lead) on assigned projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring deliverables meet requirements
- Conduct design reviews, drawing checks, and technical evaluations to maintain quality and consistency
- Prioritize team member development through structured training, coaching, mentoring, and career planning
- Maintain and apply knowledge of customer, industry, and FORTNA design standards, specifications, and tools
- Ensure team members receive required safety training (OSHA 10, Lock-Out/Tag-Out) and reinforce safe work practices
- Improve and implement departmental processes; develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support capacity planning through short-term assignments and long-term forecasting
- Recommend hiring or subcontractor needs and oversee subcontractor onboarding, integration, and performance
- Review and approve timesheets, PTO requests, and expense reports; ensure compliance with company policies
- Provide input for departmental reporting, budget planning, and KPI tracking
- Collaborate with project management, estimating, purchasing, electrical, controls, and installation teams to align resources and resolve issues
- Participate in Pre-PO reviews and program status meetings as delegated by the Department Manager
- Oversee lessons learned reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department
- Contribute to company-wide initiatives, providing input, testing, and implementation support when required
- Model and reinforce FORTNA’s cultural values: teamwork, customer focus, and operational excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience (5+ years)
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in a department or project setting
- Strong technical foundation in mechanical design and system integration
- Proficiency with Autodesk tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, Recap, BIM) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers at different stages of their careers
- Skilled in capacity planning, resource management, and project forecasting
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; able to balance details with big-picture priorities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization
- Knowledge of customer and industry design standards and specifications
- Willingness to travel up to ~30% as required to support projects
- Passion for building a positive team culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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