Director of Mechanical Engineering

• Strong visibility and influence within a leadership-level engineering function
• Opportunity to guide department growth, standards, and team development
• Hands-on impact across design quality, project execution, and client engagement
• Collaborative environment with meaningful input into business planning and resourcing
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)

• →Guide the mechanical engineering function for complex building system projects, from concept through construction support
• →Shape staffing plans, mentoring, and performance expectations for a growing team of design professionals
• →Review HVAC and plumbing deliverables for technical soundness, coordination quality, and code alignment
• →Build practical standards for QA, documentation, and repeatable project execution
• →Partner with leadership on forecasting, resource balancing, and department priorities
• →Serve as a senior technical advisor on system selection, constructability, and client-facing problem solving
• →Support proposals, scoping, and relationship development with owners, architects, and internal partners
• →Improve department performance through process refinement, accountability, and long-range planning

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
• Eight or more years of experience in mechanical building systems design
• Professional Engineer license required, California license preferred or ability to secure reciprocity
• Demonstrated success leading teams, projects, and department-level initiatives
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and applicable building codes and industry standards
• Experience with design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead both technically and operationally

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