Mechanical Department Leader

Engtal; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Direct access to firm leadership

Influence on technical standards

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to lead and shape the Mechanical Department across diverse sectors including commercial, higher education, and healthcare. You will guide a collaborative team, drive QA/QC, and influence standards and processes to elevate project delivery.

You should bring 12+ years in AEC, a PE license, and advanced Revit skills, along with strong leadership and communication capabilities to mentor and grow the team in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of AEC experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong project management and QA/QC experience.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the mechanical engineering department.
• Manage and mentor Mechanical Team Leaders and Senior Team Leaders.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Serve as the final authority for technical QA/QC.
• Oversee project staffing, workloads, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, processes, and technical resources.
• Support complex projects as the mechanical subject matter expert.
• Partner with firm leadership on hiring, training, and department growth.

Skills

AEC experience

Mechanical design

Project management

Revit

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

We are partnered with an MEP engineering and technology firm that is focused on bringing their client's visions to life and continuing their growth as a leading firm.

They are looking for an accomplished Mechanical Engineer who wants to influence a collaborative mechanical engineering team while continuously improving the technical quality and efficiency of the department. You'll be a leader across their unique projects across commercial, higher education, K-12 schools, multi-family residential, and healthcare sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from an MEP, consulting engineering, or design-build environment who wants significant influence over a mechanical department and a chance to be a part of a strong working culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the mechanical engineering department.
• Manage and mentor Mechanical Team Leaders and Senior Team Leaders.
• Provide technical leadership across mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Serve as the final authority for technical QA/QC.
• Oversee project staffing, workloads, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, processes, and technical resources.
• Support complex projects as the mechanical subject matter expert.
• Partner with firm leadership on hiring, training, and department growth.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of AEC experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong project management and QA/QC experience.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in-office.
• Department-level leadership with direct access to firm leadership.
• Significant influence over technical standards, team development, and department operations.

For a Mechanical Engineer looking to influence a Mechanical Department by developing engineering talent and shaping the technical direction of a growing practice. This is an opportunity to have a tangible impact.