Federal MEP Engineering Director - Lead Federal Projects

Halff Associates, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead federal projects within the MEP Practice.

The role couples project management with business development to expand Halff's federal presence and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions to government clients. You will mentor teams, manage scopes and budgets, pursue IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC tasks, and build long‑term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of MEP experience with federal projects.
• Proven track record delivering MEP projects for federal clients.
• Experience pursuing and winning federal contracts and task orders.
• Existing relationships with federal agencies preferred.
• Experience with DoD and civilian federal agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on federal MEP projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of federal facility and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight throughout project delivery.
• Lead capture planning and pursuit strategies for targeted federal opportunities.
• Collaborate with MEP and Federal Practice leadership to grow revenue, backlog, and market presence.
• Represent Halff at industry meetings, conferences, and networking events.

Skills

Project leadership

Federal contracting

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Federal MEP Engineering Director to lead federal projects within the MEP Practice.

The role couples project management with business development to expand Halff's federal presence and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions to government clients. You will mentor teams, manage scopes and budgets, pursue IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC tasks, and build long‑term client relationships.