Director of Mechanical Engineering

Blue Signal Search; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering in California to lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative building system projects. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience, a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. This role emphasizes technical excellence, team development, and process improvement. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design.
• Professional Engineer license required, California license preferred.
• Proven success in leading teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide mechanical engineering for complex building projects.
• Mentor and set performance expectations for a growing design team.
• Review HVAC and plumbing deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Establish QA standards and project execution processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

HVAC systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

A confidential, design-driven engineering organization is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead a high-impact team supporting complex building system projects. This is a visible leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping people, process, and technical excellence at the same time. The right leader will help strengthen department performance, elevate design quality, and influence how projects are delivered across a growing portfolio.

This Role Offers

• 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)

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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