Engineering Manager HVACPlumbing

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration HVAC plumbing metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team youll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment youre hired to the day you retire youre a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.

Position Purpose

Provides leadership direction and development for the engineering team while maintaining active involvement in engineering execution and project delivery. Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of technically sound engineering solutions that meet company standards customer requirements and project commitments. Supports the growth and development of engineers and interns to build organizational capability technical expertise and future talent while promoting consistency with established engineering standards approved solutions and strategic system direction.

Position Responsibilities

• Engineering Execution
  • Actively participate in engineering design and solution development for HVAC/P projects
  • Serve as a technical resource for complex or non-routine engineering work
  • Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy completeness and alignment with established practices codes and standards
  • Support estimating and proposal development as required
  • Escalate complex high-risk or first-of-kind technical challenges to Chief Engineers to ensure appropriate technical leadership and alignment
• Engineering Team Development
  • Develop engineers and interns through daily technical coaching feedback structured learning and execution of training plans
  • Evaluate team capability identify development needs and support ongoing performance improvement
• Project & Work Execution Support
  
  • Ensure assigned engineering work is completed accurately on time and with accountability to commitments
  • Support coordination of engineering activities with internal teams (estimating drafting operations etc.)
  • Assist in resolving technical issues and removing execution barriers
  • Ensure engineering work aligns with defined deliverable process
• Engineering Resource Coordination
  
  • Support leadership in workload distribution across engineering staff and execution alignment
  • Provide input on capacity constraints and staffing needs
  • Assist in prioritization of work based on direction from leadership
  • Support timely response to internal and external engineering requests
• Customer & Sales Support
  
  • Provide technical support to Sales and customers as needed
  • Participate in meetings presentations and technical discussion
  • Support early definition of technical scope assumptions requirements and deliverables so work entering engineering is clear executable and aligned with customer expectations
• Engineering Process & Standards
  
  • Follow and reinforce established engineering processes standards and systems
  • Reinforce compliance with engineering documentation requirements and established standards
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps and providing feedback on engineering practices
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Summary of Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required; equivalent combination of education and 10 years of related industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial HVAC and piping systems.
• Self-motivated leader who demonstrates initiative accountability and ownership while driving projects and team objectives to successful completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coach mentor and provide technical direction to team members and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate team workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to develop engineers and interns through coaching technical mentorship performance feedback and structured learning opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions overcome obstacles and support effective project execution.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems HVAC and piping applications and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read interpret and apply construction drawings specifications and technical documents.
• General understanding of construction industry practices project delivery methods and engineering workflows.
• Lean manufacturing continuous improvement or related training/certifications preferred.

Direct Reports

• HVAC/P Engineer(s)
• Engineering Interns (as assigned)