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Pond & Company Mechanical Engineering Manager in Englewood, Colorado
About the Position
Pond is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Mechanical Engineering discipline within the Energy and Fueling markets. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and operational oversight, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality mechanical design services while developing and mentoring a team of engineers and designers.
The Mechanical Discipline Manager will serve as a technical authority and people leader, responsible for staff development, workload planning, quality control, and alignment with company standards and best practices. This position will collaborate closely with project managers, discipline leads, and senior leadership to support business growth and maintain technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects, including DoD fueling systems, commercial aviation, oil & gas, power delivery, renewables, and utilities.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Discipline Management
Lead, mentor, and supervise mechanical engineers and designers across multiple experience levels
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of mechanical staff
Establish and maintain discipline standards, design guidelines, tools, and best practices
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused team culture
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
Provide technical direction and oversight for mechanical designs, calculations, and specifications
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex or high-risk engineering challenges
Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with codes, client requirements, and Pond standards
Ensure consistency and quality across mechanical deliverables and project execution
Project & Operational Support
Coordinate with project managers on staffing plans, workload forecasting, and resource utilization
Support project planning, scope development, schedules, and technical risk management
Collaborate with other discipline managers to support integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery
Participate in internal and external design reviews and client technical discussions
Business Development & Strategic Support
Assist with proposal development, staffing plans, technical approaches, and fee estimates
Support client relationships by providing technical credibility and discipline leadership
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term discipline growth strategies
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree a plus
10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong background in mechanical systems design, preferably within fueling, energy, or industrial markets
Proven ability to balance technical oversight with people leadership and operational responsibilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Experience
DoD fueling systems, military airfields, or commercial aviation fueling infrastructure
Piping systems, tanks, pump systems, hydrant fueling systems, and related mechanical infrastructure
Hydraulic analysis, system modeling, and stress analysis
Development and enforcement of engineering standards, specifications, and QA/QC processes
Experience supporting proposals, client presentations, and technical interviews
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