Director of Design Engineering

DP Professionals (DPP); Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) seeks a seasoned Director of Engineering & Design to lead a small, skilled team in Tallahassee. You will own the engineering and design function, ensure technical rigor, and align with CEO priorities.

You'll directly manage two engineers (mechanical and electrical), review drawings, set standards, and guide both existing structures and new construction with practical, safe solutions. This hands-on leadership role requires shaping process, mentoring engineers, and owning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with significant design responsibility.
• Previous engineering leadership or management experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering/design background.
• Experience across both mechanical and electrical engineering functions.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to take ownership of an engineering function rather than simply manage projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes, and design practices.
• Experience with residential, building, construction, architectural, structural, MEP, or similar applications is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering and design function.
• Directly manage two engineers across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Review and sign off on engineering documents, drawings, designs, and technical work.
• Establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Provide technical direction and make final engineering decisions.
• Oversee designs for both existing residential structures and new construction.
• Work with the engineering team to develop practical solutions for unique residential applications.
• Review designs for quality, safety, manufacturability, and code compliance.
• Work directly with the CEO on engineering strategy, priorities, and business needs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Design review

Standards & codes

Strategic thinking

Job description

Director of Engineering & Design - Tallahassee Fl - Direct Hire

We’re looking for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of the engineering and design function for a growing residential solutions business.

This person will report directly to the CEO and lead a small, experienced engineering team. You’ll have two direct reports: one Mechanical Engineer and one Electrical Engineer, with roughly 25 years of experience between them.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You won’t just be managing people. You’ll be responsible for making sure the engineering work is technically sound, properly documented, and delivered on time.

What you’ll own

• Lead and manage the engineering and design function
• Directly manage two engineers across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Review and sign off on engineering documents, drawings, designs, and technical work
• Establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices
• Provide technical direction and make final engineering decisions
• Oversee designs for both existing residential structures and new construction
• Work with the engineering team to develop practical solutions for unique residential applications
• Review designs for quality, safety, manufacturability, and code compliance
• Work directly with the CEO on engineering strategy, priorities, and business needs
• Help determine when designs need to be modified, redesigned, or approached differently
• Act as the final technical voice within the organization

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with significant design responsibility
• Previous engineering leadership or management experience
• Strong mechanical engineering/design background
• Experience working across both mechanical and electrical engineering functions
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Ability to take ownership of an engineering function rather than simply manage projects
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes, and design practices
• Experience with residential, building, construction, architectural, structural, MEP, or similar applications is highly preferred

Why this role is different

You’ll have a direct line to the CEO and significant influence over how engineering gets done.

There are only two engineers on the team today, so this is an opportunity to build the engineering function, establish the standards, mentor experienced engineers, and ultimately own the technical side of the business.

If you’re someone who wants to be the person responsible for “Is this design right, and are we comfortable putting our name on it?”, this could be a great fit.