Engineering Principal - PE Required

CyberCoders; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an Engineering Principal to lead technical direction, project delivery, and business development for complex building systems projects in the MA region. The role blends hands-on engineering with strategic leadership to ensure high-quality MEP and fire protection designs, BIM/Revit workflow efficiency, and successful client engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor engineering teams, uphold technical standards, and drive continuous improvement in design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline; PE licensure required.
• 10+ years of progressive MEP/fire protection engineering experience, with design and construction administration on large projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows with model coordination and clash detection.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for MEP and FP engineering projects from concept to construction administration.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and review documents to ensure code compliance and high-quality deliverables.
• Act as primary technical contact for clients and stakeholders; manage expectations and resolve complex issues.
• Drive BIM adoption and best practices, including model coordination and integrated design reviews.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching and training programs.
• Support business development: prepare technical scopes and proposals; present capabilities to clients.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risk, and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, QA/QC processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends and lead innovation to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Represent the firm at events and client meetings to strengthen reputation.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project leadership

Client communication

BIM / Revit workflows

QA/QC processes

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

Revit

BIM platforms

Clash detection tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Engineering Principal will lead technical direction, project delivery, and business development for complex building systems projects. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic leadership to ensure high-quality MEP and fire protection designs, efficient use of BIM/Revit workflows, and successful client engagement across the project lifecycle. The Engineering Principal will mentor engineering teams, uphold technical standards, and drive continuous improvement in design and delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and fire protection (FP) engineering projects from concept through construction administration.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, review engineering documents, ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements, and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction; manage stakeholder expectations and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Drive adoption and best practices for BIM and Revit workflows, including model coordination, clash detection, and integrated design review.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff through coaching, performance feedback, and training initiatives to build a strong technical bench.
• Participate in business development activities: prepare proposals, technical scopes, and fee estimates; present capabilities to prospective clients; and support pursuit strategy.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk; ensure projects meet financial and quality targets; coordinate with project management to address resource allocation and delivery milestones.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, procedures, and QA/QC processes to ensure consistent, code-compliant engineering outputs.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes; lead innovation initiatives to improve design efficiency and sustainability.
• Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and professional organizations to strengthen reputation and expand networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or other relevant Engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required; multiple-state licensure or ability to obtain is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in MEP and/or fire protection engineering, including design and construction administration on large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design, codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, NEC, local codes), and constructability reviews.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering projects on time and on budget, with strong client-facing and business development skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM platforms, including model coordination, clash detection tools, and collaboration workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with project financial management, resource planning, and QA/QC processes.
• Commitment to mentoring staff, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development and diversity.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 90% paid health and dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan with 401K Match
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career development through paid training and education