Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering capabilities supporting industrial fluid systems, temporary process infrastructure, and project-based mechanical solutions. This role serves as the technical authority for hydraulic analysis, equipment selection, system design, engineering standards, and technical support throughout project execution.

The Engineering Manager ensures engineering decisions are technically sound, operationally effective, commercially practical, and aligned with the organization's commitment to safe, efficient, and predictable project delivery.

Reporting Structure

Reports To

• Operations Leadership

Direct Reports

• Project Engineers

• Future Engineering Personnel

Key Internal Relationships

• Executive Leadership

• Operations Leadership

• Project Management

• Field Operations

Primary Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, calculations, templates, and best practices.

• Establish consistent engineering methodologies across projects.

• Support the growth and development of engineering personnel.

• Serve as the primary technical resource for engineering-related decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, systems, and tools.

Hydraulic Analysis & System Engineering

• Develop hydraulic and process system models for planning and execution.

• Perform flow, pressure, velocity, and equipment performance calculations.

• Evaluate system behavior and identify operational constraints.

• Develop strategies to achieve project performance requirements.

• Support temporary mechanical and fluid management system design.

• Validate engineering assumptions used during project planning and execution.

Equipment Selection & System Design

• Define equipment requirements for project execution.

• Size and select pumps, filtration equipment, storage systems, piping, manifolds, and related components.

• Develop temporary system layouts and operating concepts.

• Support equipment standardization and fleet optimization initiatives.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and equipment solutions.

Project Support

• Provide engineering support during estimating and proposal development.

• Review project specifications and technical requirements.

• Assist project teams with technical troubleshooting and problem resolution.

• Participate in project planning and execution strategy development.

• Develop project-specific procedures and execution plans.

• Support client and stakeholder discussions involving technical scope and execution methodology.

Technical Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain engineering quality standards and calculation methodologies.

• Support implementation of engineering software and analysis tools.

• Identify opportunities to improve project execution through innovation and process improvement.

• Assist in the development of proprietary tools, workflows, and technical capabilities.

Decision-Making Authority

The Engineering Manager is authorized to:

• Establish engineering standards and calculation methodologies.

• Approve engineering assumptions used for project execution.

• Recommend equipment selections and engineering solutions.

• Develop and maintain engineering procedures and technical workflows.

• Direct engineering resources assigned to projects.

Major capital expenditures, staffing decisions, and significant deviations from approved execution strategies require leadership approval.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by:

• Accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables.

• Effective support of project execution teams.

• Reduction of technical and operational risk.

• Development of scalable engineering standards and processes.

• Growth and development of engineering personnel.

• Contribution to organizational technical capabilities and competitive differentiation.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis

• Fluid Systems Engineering

• Pumping and Process Equipment

• Temporary Mechanical Systems

• Technical Problem Solving

• Engineering Process Development

• Project Planning and Execution

• Team Leadership and Development

• Technical Communication

• Continuous Improvement

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.