Mechanical Discipline Lead

James Gray Recruitment; Utah; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Flexible work schedule

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment is seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader for its Salt Lake City office, offering a unique opportunity to lead and manage diverse complex projects across various sectors.

This position is ideal for an experienced consulting engineer looking for career advancement and potential equity participation, with responsibilities that include building strong client relationships and overseeing project delivery.

The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative leadership culture, pushing the office's regional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEP consulting engineering environment.
• Experience managing engineering teams or office operations.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Salt Lake City office.
• Manage and grow client relationships across institutional and commercial sectors.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through design and construction phases.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Business Development

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader to help drive the continued growth and expansion of its Salt Lake City office. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced consulting engineer who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, client relationship management, and business development acumen.

The successful candidate will play a strategic role in shaping regional operations while delivering innovative building systems solutions across healthcare, higher education, government, laboratory, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Why Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City offers an exceptional quality of life for professionals looking to relocate. Nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, the city combines strong economic growth with unmatched outdoor access and a vibrant lifestyle.

Highlights include:

• World-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and national parks within easy reach
• A rapidly growing technology and engineering economy
• Lower cost of living compared with many major coastal cities
• Excellent family-friendly communities and highly rated schools
• Easy access to a major international airport
• Four-season climate with abundant sunshine year-round

Salt Lake City continues to attract professionals seeking career advancement without sacrificing lifestyle balance.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a senior-level mechanical engineer with experience leading consulting engineering teams and managing complex institutional projects. The individual will work closely with executive leadership across multiple regional offices and contribute directly to office growth, strategic planning, staffing, and project delivery excellence.

The position also offers a clearly defined pathway toward becoming a Principal within the business, including participation in long-term incentive and share ownership opportunities for high-performing leaders who contribute to regional growth and firm expansion.

This is more than a technical leadership role — it is a genuine succession and growth opportunity.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Progress rapidly into a Principal-level leadership position
• Play a key role in expanding the Salt Lake City office and regional market presence
• Influence business strategy, recruitment, and operational growth
• Participate in future equity/share option programs tied to performance and leadership contribution
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team with significant autonomy

This opportunity is particularly attractive for entrepreneurial engineering leaders seeking both career advancement and long-term ownership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Salt Lake City office
• Manage and grow client relationships across institutional and commercial sectors
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through design and construction phases
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality delivery
• Coordinate directly with clients, stakeholders, and end users
• Mentor engineering staff and support office growth initiatives
• Participate in strategic planning and regional expansion efforts
• Prepare and review engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and construction documentation
• Support project execution using Revit and/or CAD platforms as required

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Proven experience within an MEP consulting engineering environmentExperience managing engineering teams or office operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated client management and business development capability
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for growing teams and business operations

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure
• Experience with Revit and BIM-based project delivery
• Background delivering healthcare, laboratory, government, or higher education projects
• Competitive salary range: $150,000 – $220,000 depending on experience and leadership background
• Full Relocation Package Available

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Team events and employee recognition initiatives
• Long-term career progression with future equity/share participation opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Collaborative leadership culture
• Opportunity to influence regional growth strategy and office direction
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging institutional projects
• Entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers