Director of Engineering

ieng; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

iENG Design is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the office's engineering operations across Atlanta and Raleigh. The role drives technical excellence, aligns with corporate standards, and manages staffing, budgets, and client strategy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mechanical engineering with 3-5 years in a leadership role, PE licensure preferred, and strong HVAC expertise. Join a growing practice with Fortune 500 clients across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• PE licensure in one or more states strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Multi-office collaboration experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Advanced HVAC design expertise: VAV, chilled water plants, boilers, energy recovery, building automation.
• Experience with engineering calculation software.
• Understanding of mechanical codes and standards; ASHRAE/NFPA familiarity; local codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering personnel for the office location, including Team Leads and engineers.
• Oversee hiring, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and career guidance.
• Lead training programs and technical development opportunities.
• Address performance issues and implement improvement plans.
• Develop and improve QC standards, checklists, workflows, and SOPs; align with project timelines.
• Manage office-level P&L or department budget.
• Monitor project budgets and engineering hours across the office portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and code requirements.
• Set local operational policy and drive process improvements.
• Provide technical oversight on complex engineering projects.
• Participate in design turnover and build strategy meetings.
• Collaborate with business development on pursuits and client strategy.
• Advocate for proper engineering and VDC support from PM teams.
• Coordinate with other offices for staffing needs.
• Conduct weekly debriefs with VP/Senior VP, Office/Region.
• Encourage site visits and field reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Project management

HVAC design

Cross-office collaboration

Budget & P&L

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

PE licensure

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Engineering calculation software

Job description

Engineering Opportunity: Director of Engineering

iENG Design is seeking a qualified professional to join our Engineeringteam. iENG's method of engineering is unique: We begin with the end in mind, and we challenge everything. We take time to understand the project we want to deliver. We understand the owner's views, use of building, the owner's operation and maintenance capabilities. We look at first cost v. operation cost v. life cycle cost. Every iENG project has a best value and best design---and that's what we deliver. An IMI Company, iENG serves nationwide Fortune 500 clients across the Institutional, Commercial and Industrial markets---there isn't a project our team cannot tackle.

iENG Design is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO and has branch offices in Granite City, IL, Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NC. Services & Capabilities include: Engineering & Design, VDC/BIM Coordination, Construction Support, Scheduling, Commissioning, Retro Commissioning and Inspection Services. iENG currently ranks as one of the largest engineering/design firms by revenue in the region.

We are cur rently looking for a Director of Engineering to join our Engineeringte am located at our office in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC. Our ideal candidate for a Director of Engineeringis someone who has 10+ y ears of experience with 3-5 years in a leadership role. The Director of Engineering provides comprehensive leadership for all engineering personnel within the office, driving technical excellence while ensuring alignment with corporate standards and client expectations. This role manages an office or department's overall engineering operations, staffing, and financial performance. As the senior engineering leader for the office, the Director sets local operational policy and process improvements, oversees multiple Engineering Team Leads/Managers, and partners with business development on pursuits and client strategy. This role carries office-level P&L or department budget responsibility.

Primary responsibilities for iEN G’s Director of Engineering i nclude:

Manage all engineering personnel for the office location, including Engineering Team Leads and engineers at every level

Oversee hiring, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives

Provide mentoring, coaching, and career guidance

Lead training programs and technical development opportunities

Address performance issues and implement improvement plans

Developing, maintaining, and improving QC standards, checklists, workflows, and SOPs; ensure review schedules align with project timelines.

Manage office-level P&L or department budget

Monitor project budgets and engineering hours across the office portfolio

Ensure compliance with engineering standards and code requirements

Set local operational policy and drive process improvements

Provide technical oversight on complex engineering projects

Participate in design turnover, VDC turnover, and build strategy meetings

Partner with business development on pursuits and client strategy

Advocate for proper engineering and VDC support from project management teams

Collaborate with Engineering Team Leads on workforce planning and resource allocation

Coordinate with other offices and business units on project staffing needs

Conduct weekly debriefs with the VP/Senior VP, Office/Region

Encourage team site visits and participate in site walks with junior team members

Office P&L Ownership - Full operational accountability for the office/department's engineering function

Technical Oversight - Providing technical oversight on the office's most complex engineering projects

Staffing and Capacity Planning - Managing all engineering personnel, hiring, and workforce planning for the office

Business Development Partnership - Partnering on pursuits, proposals, and client strategy

Standards and Quality Oversight - Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and code requirements

Future: Regional Coordination - Coordinating staffing and initiatives with other offices/business units

Primary qualifications for iENG’s Director of Engineering i nclude:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field. (B.S. required)

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in one or more states strongly preferred.

10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3- 5 years in a leadership role.

Multi-office collaboration experience preferred.

Expert knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals

Advanced HVAC system design expertise, including VAV systems, chilled water plants, boilers, heat pumps, energy recovery, and building automation

Experience with engineering calculation software

Comprehensive understanding of mechanical codes and standards; knowledge of ASHRAE standards and NFPA codes; understanding of local building codes and permitting processes

Value engineering capabilities for cost management and constructability review

Proven office or department P&L or budget management experience

Business development experience is preferred; design/build leadership experience is preferred

Demonstrated staffing and workforce planning experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY iENG DESIGN?

The iENG team is led by innovative engineers with vast experience across multiple industries. Their passion and understanding of the design & construction process results in a higher level of excellence within our entire engineering & design group. IMI companies know that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why IMI companies work every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. We take pride in supporting our own.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our teamANDa part of our solution,

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