JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 Milwaukeeoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aCentral Utility Plant and Infrastructure Group Leaderto 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... For full info follow application link. 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/FFF1E2D2F7054CFC