Mechanical Engineer Manager

Engtal; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager / MEP Leader for a growing multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy's building systems practice in Indianapolis. This is a true department leadership role, moving beyond technical delivery to influence team development, technical direction, client relationships, and growth of the MEP practice.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level Mechanical/HVAC experience in MEP/building systems, proven management of an engineering team,

Qualifications

• Senior-level Mechanical/HVAC engineering experience within MEP/building systems consulting.
• Experience managing an engineering team, department, or practice.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Strong project management and client-facing capabilities.
• Experience coordinating across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing disciplines.
• Understanding of project financials, contracts, and commercial delivery.
• Comfortable supporting business development and client growth.
• PE license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team.
• Provide high-level Mechanical/HVAC technical leadership.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers at earlier career stages.
• Oversee project delivery, technical quality, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Manage client relationships, project schedules, budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic growth of the MEP practice and support client development.
• Improve technical standards, processes, QA/QC, and overall department performance.
• Remain involved in complex projects while taking broader responsibility for team success.

Skills

MEP leadership

Mentoring engineers

Project management

Client relations

Cross-discipline coordination

Business development

PE license preferred

Education

PE license

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid flexibility available

The Opportunity:

A growing multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager / MEP Leader to take a key leadership role within its expanding building systems practice.

This is a true department leadership opportunity for someone who wants to go beyond technical project delivery and have a meaningful impact on team development, technical direction, client relationships, and the continued growth of an MEP practice.

The group has a strong pipeline of complex projects, with a significant concentration in healthcare, alongside government, institutional, and private-sector work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing team
• Provide high-level Mechanical/HVAC technical leadership
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers at earlier stages of their careers
• Oversee project delivery, technical quality, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Manage client relationships, project schedules, budgets, contracts, and financial performance
• Partner with senior leadership on the strategic growth of the MEP practiceSupport client development and business development initiatives
• Improve technical standards, processes, QA/QC, and overall department performance
• Remain involved in complex projects while taking broader responsibility for the success of the team

Ideal Background

• Senior-level Mechanical/HVAC engineering experience within MEP/building systems consulting
• Previous experience managing an engineering team, department, or practice
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers
• Strong project management and client-facing capabilities
• Experience coordinating across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing disciplines
• Understanding of project financials, contracts, and commercial project delivery
• Comfortable supporting business development and client growth
• PE strongly preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an established engineering leader who wants greater ownership and influence over a growing MEP team rather than simply stepping into another senior project delivery position.