Director of Engineering in Carmel

Energy Jobline ZR; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Volunteer time

ESOP

Free parking

Job summary

BSA seeks a strategic Director of Engineering to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low‑voltage disciplines, driving technical excellence across healing, learning, and discovery spaces.

You will partner with architecture and planning teams to deliver integrated solutions, mentor staff, and shape the future of engineering at BSA. This senior role requires a proven track record in leading high‑performing teams and delivering profitable projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering; professional licensure required.
• 15+ years of A/E industry experience with proven discipline leadership.
• Strong business acumen; ability to manage metrics like utilization and profitability.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering operations, including staffing, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Lead, manage, and hold Engineering Leads accountable; foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Ensure consistent execution of core project delivery processes; drive quality and client satisfaction.
• Align discipline capacity with project demand; manage utilization, revenue, and growth.
• Partner with firm leadership to identify hiring needs and build a future-ready talent pipeline.
• Mentor and develop staff; place the right people in roles to support career growth.
• Promote ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across the discipline.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

People management

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership mindset

Mentorship

Business acumen

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (BS or MS), professional licensure

Tools

Teams (Co-Pilot)

MS Office

Deltek VantagePoint

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

BSA is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Engineering to lead our engineering discipline, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low voltage technology. In this role, you will drive technical excellence and performance across projects that support healing, learning, and discovery. You’ll partner closely with architecture, interior design, and planning teams to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions while shaping the future of engineering at BSA.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee engineering operations, including staffing, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Lead, manage, and hold Engineering Leads accountable, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Ensure consistent execution of core project delivery processes, driving quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Align discipline capacity with project demand, managing utilization, revenue, and growth.
• Partner with firm leadership to identify hiring needs and build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline.
• Mentor and develop staff, placing the right people in the right roles to support career growth and project success.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across the discipline.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering; professional licensure required.
• 15+ years of experience in the A/E industry, and proven discipline leadership experience.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to manage performance metrics such as utilization, profitability, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, accountable leadership style with an ownership mindset.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Teams environment, including Co-Pilot, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Large Models (LLM's), familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint ; Architecture CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam; Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other transformative design tools.

Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You’ll Thrive at BSA

Our core values define us:

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business.
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart.

BSA is an equal opportunity employer