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Manager of Mechanical Engineering

The Austin Company
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026
Brief Description

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary career journey? Look no further than The Austin Company, where greatness is not just a goal, but a way of life. As a leading design, engineering, and construction firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1878, Austin offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of industries worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, a collaborative work environment, and a passion for delivering exceptional results, Austin empowers its employees to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact. Discover the limitless possibilities that await you at www.theaustin.com and embark on a rewarding career journey with Austin.

Plans, organizes, and manages all Engineering activities for the department to produce working drawings and specifications for all projects within its own office and may have the responsibility to assist other Managers of Engineering and Architecture at other offices. Capable of demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment.

Requirements

  • Requires a 4-year mechanical engineering degree
  • Typically 15 years’ related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
  • Professional registration is required.
  • Incumbent must be cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and mechanical engineering software to effectively direct their use for diverse engineering assignments.

Summary

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential functions:

  • Collaborates with the Director of Engineering to determine long-range plans and objectives of the department/staffing needs.
  • Assures that Engineering services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, and company objectives
  • Responsible for the quality of work and productivity of the Engineering department
  • Participates in man-hour estimates for the design activities, delegates manpower assignments and provides guidance to the department
  • Participates in proposal presentations and business development activities
  • Assists in the selection of new employees for the department and acts as a mentor to promote internal growth within the department
  • Evaluates performance of Mechanical team members and makes salary recommendations
  • Be responsible for the quality of work and productivity of Mechanical engineering section and ensures that mechanical engineering manhours spent fall with in established budgets and monitors project schedules
  • Assist in the selection of new employees for mechanical section and act as a mentor to promote internal growth within the department
  • Participate in manhour estimates for design and engineering activities, delegates manpower assignments and provides guidance for the department
  • Give professional input to the conceptual estimating of the mechanical component
  • Participate in proposal presentation and business development activities
  • Evaluates performance of subordinates and makes salary recommendation
  • Maintain current knowledge of ASHRAE Standards, Building Energy Efficiency Codes and Life Safety Codes Attend classes and or seminars to keep up to date with changes in Codes and standards
  • Must apply Codes requirements for design and construction procedures to meet changing priorities and industry trends
  • Promote subordinates to attend seminars or classes for Code updates
  • Ensure that up-to-date Codes and standards are available, and request Manager of Engineering for required update

Austin offers a comprehensive benefit package including Medical and Dental, Life, STD, LTD, and 401K with matching as well as a competitive salary with opportunity for advancement.

The hiring/salary range for this position in California is $163,000 - $245,000 per year. Please note that this is a just a suggested framework and salaries could fall outside of this. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer

Austin is wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.

Salary : $163,000 - $245,000

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