Mechanical Engineering Technical Manager

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker’s more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https : / / mbakerintl.com / .

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering team in San Diego as a Technical Manager —a true Seller / Doer role where leadership, innovation, and client impact converge. As part of the Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) vertical, you’ll play a key role in shaping project outcomes, guiding team development, and driving technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of building types—including Private Sector, Federal-DoD, Federal-Civilian, and Federal-DoE projects.

In this position, you’ll lead a small team of engineers, supporting their performance, career growth, and day-to-day project execution. You’ll serve as a technical resource for the broader mechanical team, contributing deep expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems to elevate design quality and consistency. As a Seller / Doer, you’ll manage project delivery, collaborate across disciplines, and engage directly with clients—ensuring successful outcomes while helping to grow and strengthen long-term relationships.

Management and Team Development

• Lead staff development through mentorship, goal setting, performance reviews, and career planning, in coordination with HR and senior leadership.
• Deliver targeted training and support professional development activities to foster continuous learning and technical growth.
• Oversee staff utilization and workload management, including scheduling, assignment tracking, and regular one-on-one meetings to support team alignment and performance.
• Support team growth through recruitment activities, including candidate interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain a consistent in-office presence to foster collaboration and team engagement (minimum 3 days / week, Tuesday–Thursday preferred).
• Travel occasionally to support project and team needs.

Technical Expertise & Design Excellence

Project Lead

Business Development & Client Engagement

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Other preferred skills and experience include :

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $100,000- $150,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the preferred candidate’s experience, expertise, and physical location.

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

This is a hybrid position, available in our San Diego, CA, office only.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

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