Career Opportunities: Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure Group Leader (11118)

Career Opportunities: Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure Group Leader (11118)

Requisition ID 11118  - Posted - SmithGroup, Inc.  - Mechanical Engineering  - Los Angeles, CA

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Central Utility Plant and Infrastructure Group Leader to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Establish and nurture relationships with institutional, commercial, and academic stakeholders to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the field of sustainable thermal plants/infrastructure.
• Design geothermal exchange, sanitary waste heat exchange, and thermal storage systems including campus and district, building upgrades and distribution systems.
• Lead efforts for operational integration of building systems with electrical power grids.
• Provide expert guidance and solutions on central plant/infrastructure design, in particular for decarbonization, to internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to energy integration and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
• Manage projects related to central plant/infrastructure design, from conception to implementation, ensuring they align with sustainability goals.
• Oversee and direct mechanical engineering design teams in planning, analysis, and delivery of construction and specification documents. Familiarity with energy modeling, geothermal exchange modeling, equipment selection, and field observations.
• Ensure all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, and collaborate with regulatory bodies as needed.

An ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in central plant/infrastructure design, with significant experience in design for electrification/decarbonization.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Professional license required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of successful engagement with institutional, commercial, and academic communities.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment selection, geothermal exchange, sanitary waste energy exchange, and thermal storage system design.
• Strong leadership and people skills, as required to build a team and develop cross discipline/market/region and client relationships.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and net-zero building principles.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed meet the needs of a diverse staff. The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing education reimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. 

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don’t leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we’re looking for – and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.