Wendel is a 300+ person nationally recognized and innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm. We collaborate with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects in the built environment. Our clients benefit from our full-service integrative capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects in a collaborative team-oriented culture. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

We are seeking a dynamic professional to serve as Engineering Manager in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This person will be responsible for leading four main efforts in our Northern Virginia region: 1) Project Management, 2) Technical Leadership, 3) Team Growth, and 4) Business development.

Projects will focus on municipal, private, and industrial market sectors. Position goals will include project leadership/management, proposal development, basis-of-design, project and team oversight, quality reviews, team mentoring, recruiting, hiring, and expanding Wendel’s presence in Virginia.

This role includes leading projects, mentoring teams, career path growth and longevity, potential for firm ownership, and more. Wendel is seeking a professional leadership skillset to help us continue building our national presence, expanding our engineering capabilities and bench strength, and growing our project portfolio.

Our culture offers a collaborative and flexible work environment. You will be supported and mentored by industry-leading professionals who want to help you grow in your career.

Responsibilities:

• Expert in providing design professional engineering services.
• Verse in applicable codes and standards.
• Review, analyze, assess, make recommendations, etc. for systems.
• Coordination with leaders and managers on company initiatives and project commitments.
• Business development leadership, including expansion of our Virginia portfolio.
• Recruiting and supporting growth of an engineering team in Virginia.
• Preliminary assessments and high-level project strategy.
• Field investigation and condition assessment of existing systems.
• Proposal preparation including statements of qualifications.
• Development of basis of design scopes of work, schematics, etc.
• Presentation and report writing.
• Make decisions based on independent evaluation(s) that are in the best interests of clients, projects, and teams.
• Meet with clients to lead and support projects throughout design and construction phases.
• Review work performed by others including correcting, teaching, and mentoring to build technical skillsets.
• Work directly with and lead teams, in a collaborative manner, focused on group success.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering. 
• PE license required.
• Expertise in leading and managing multiple technical areas of engineering.
• Capable and responsible for QA/QC on assigned tasks and projects.
• Ability to lead development of construction documents, and support bidding and construction activities during implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate with internal staff and clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit software is a plus.
• Experience with building modeling is a plus.
• Team player

What we offer:

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy 
  • Flexible work
  • Fully remote work available if not within one-hour travel time to our office and in the state of VA 
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.
• Year end bonus potential. 
• A real path to company ownership.

About Wendel

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

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