Careers

Hungry to lead a team of talented engineers and drive client success while leveraging your years of design engineering expertise?

Synergy Consulting Engineers is looking for an experienced Manager of Design Engineering & Client Relations who is passionate about leading a team in the design and analysis of building systems. If you have strong technical skills in equipment sizing, load calculations, and BIM in Revit, and you’re ready to take on a leadership role, this could be your next career move. We’re seeking someone who is motivated, teachable, and eager to collaborate while driving excellence in engineering design.

What You’ll Need

• Proven ability to lead a team of design engineers, assign schedules, review performance, and enforce quality control for deliverables.
• Strong collaboration skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, manage several projects simultaneously, and issue reports on time.
• Extensive knowledge in MEP systems design and testing, and ability to interpret schematic designs, building codes, and energy modeling.
• Strong project management skills to ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met consistently.
• Ability to manage client relationships, understand client needs, and provide effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

What Qualifies You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track for PE certification.
• 7+ years of experience in Building Systems Design Engineering.
• Proficiency in equipment sizing and load calculations, Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Revit, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawing interpretation, HVAC and life safety systems.
• Strong understanding of building codes, architectural and engineering design processes, and industry standards for building systems installation and maintenance.

What’s the Company Like?

• Average 45-50-hour work week.
• Greater Grand Rapids or Detroit metro area, or ability to relocate.
• Hybrid work schedule: Traditional office setting (2-3 days/week) and Virtual/Remote (2-3 days/week).
• Click to watch this 2 1/2 minute video about what it’s like to work at Synergy

What are Some Benefits?

• A hybrid virtual/remote work environment
• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) Plan
• Bonus & Profit Sharing Plans
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan (up to 4% match)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays

Your Path at Synergy

Within 1 Month, You Will…

• Learn Synergy’s mission, team structure, and role expectations.
• Start integrating your skills into leading a department.
• Join a tight-knit team committed to client success.

Within 3 Months, You Will…

• Craft a strategic plan for the department that aligns with Synergy’s goals.
• Start applying what you have learned about Synergy to promote team member and client success.
• Immerse yourself in the Synergy approach to building system engineering from facility planning to operations.

Within 6-12 Months, You Will…

• Execute the strategic plan for the department, ensuring alignment with Synergy’s objectives.
• Lead the team with mastery of Synergy’s core values, fostering a culture where team members love their jobs and are rewarded for hard work.
• Manage major client relationships with support from others on the leadership team.

To apply, send your resume to [email protected] with “Manager of Design Engineering & Client Relations” in the subject line.

Synergy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, marital, or veteran status, physical or mental disability, age, height, weight, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are also absolutely committed to providing a work environment that is free of ALL forms of unlawful harassment. We will not tolerate the harassment of our Team Members by anyone –supervisors, coworkers, clients, vendors, or visitors. All Team Members have the right to work in an environment free from intimidation and harassment. Further, we are committed to having a professional work environment in all areas where everyone can comfortably and productively work.