Javelin is a specialty contractor serving the mission-critical data center industry. We provide engineered solutions for chilled water and technology cooling system flushing, cleaning, passivation, and on-site water recycling and reuse on some of the largest technology infrastructure projects in the United States. We're building a team that values technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Manager
Position Purpose
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Javelin's engineering capabilities supporting flushing, passivation, temporary mechanical systems, water treatment, water reuse, and mission critical cooling infrastructure.
This position serves as the technical leader for hydraulic analysis, equipment selection, temporary system design, engineering standards, and technical support for project execution.
The Engineering Manager is accountable for ensuring engineering decisions are technically sound, operationally practical, commercially appropriate, and aligned with Javelin's commitment to safe, efficient, and predictable project delivery.
Organizational Structure
Reports To:
Director of Operations
Direct Reports:
Mechanical Project Engineers
Future Engineering Personnel
Key Internal Relationships:
President
Director of Operations
Operations Manager
Project Managers
Field Managers
Primary Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
Develop and maintain Javelin engineering standards, procedures, calculations, templates, and best practices.
Establish consistent engineering methodologies across all projects.
Support the development of engineering personnel and technical capabilities.
Serve as the primary technical resource for engineering-related decisions.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
Hydraulic Modeling & Analysis
Develop hydraulic models for project planning, estimating, and execution.
Perform flow, velocity, pressure drop, and pump head calculations.
Evaluate system hydraulics and identify operational constraints.
Develop flushing strategies to achieve required system velocities and cleanliness standards.
Support temporary cooling, circulation, and water management system design.
Verify engineering assumptions used in project planning and execution.
Equipment Selection & Temporary System Design
Establish equipment requirements for project execution.
Size and select pumps, filtration systems, storage tanks, hoses, manifolds, and supporting equipment.
Develop temporary system layouts and operational concepts.
Support fleet development and standardization initiatives.
Evaluate new equipment technologies and applications.
Project Support
Provide engineering support during estimating and proposal development.
Review project specifications and technical requirements.
Support project teams with technical troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Participate in project planning and execution strategy development.
Assist with development of project-specific procedures and execution plans.
Support client meetings involving technical scope, engineering methodology, and project execution.
Technical Standards & Quality
Maintain engineering calculation templates and documentation standards.
Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and consistent.
Develop quality control procedures for engineering work products.
Support lessons learned reviews and incorporation of improvements into engineering standards.
Lead development of proprietary engineering tools, methodologies, and workflows.
Support implementation of hydraulic modeling and engineering software platforms.
Evaluate opportunities to improve project execution through engineering innovation.
Support development of Javelin's technical differentiators and intellectual property.
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 project execution strategies shall be coordinated with the Director of Operations and President.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by:
Accuracy and reliability of engineering deliverables.
Effective support of project execution teams.
Reduction of technical risk during project delivery.
Development of scalable engineering processes and standards.
Growth and development of engineering personnel.
Contribution to Javelin's technical capabilities and competitive advantages.
Core Competencies
Hydraulic Modeling
Fluid Systems Engineering
Pumping Systems
Temporary Mechanical Systems
Mission Critical Cooling Infrastructure
Technical Problem Solving
Engineering Process Development
Project Planning
Team Development
Technical Communication
Continuous Improvement
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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