MEP Engineering Director: Lead Strategy & Growth

M2e; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday Happy Hour

Healthcare premiums

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Job summary

m2e Consulting Engineers in Florida seeks an Executive Leader to oversee the MEP department, guiding complex projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration and technical integrity. The Engineering Director drives performance and talent development across CR&D, QAS, and FINES while aligning with company objectives.

Responsibilities include staffing, licensure, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active Florida P.E. license; ability to reciprocate within six months.
• Valid contractor licenses preferred (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• 10+ years of progressive MEP design and construction administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the MEP department (8–12 staff), including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Develop engineers and designers toward licensure and increased technical responsibility.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards aligned with company goals.
• Conduct workforce and capacity planning to ensure proper staffing levels and balanced utilization.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the firmwide technical authority for all MEP engineering matters.
• Provide executive-level oversight on complex or high-risk projects across CR&D, QAS, and FINES.
• Sign and seal MEP drawings, reports, and engineering documents in accordance with Florida licensure requirements.
• Perform risk mitigation reviews and ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and applicable standards.
• Oversee multidisciplinary coordination to ensure proper MEP integration across projects.
• Guide forensic investigations, 40/50-year recertifications, commissioning (CxA), and specialty technical services.
• Own and manage the MEP department P&L.
• Monitor and report key department metrics including utilization, realization, backlog, margin, and revenue forecasting.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting profitability targets.
• Support proposal development, fee structuring, and business development strategy.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on long-term strategic planning and service line growth.
• Develop and implement standardized MEP templates, technical standards, and QA/QC programs.
• Review and approve technical reports and engineering deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Ensure consistent documentation practices and risk management procedures across offices.
• Strengthen internal processes to improve efficiency, reduce liability exposure, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

m2e Consulting Engineers in Florida seeks an Executive Leader to oversee the MEP department, guiding complex projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration and technical integrity. The Engineering Director drives performance and talent development across CR&D, QAS, and FINES while aligning with company objectives.

Responsibilities include staffing, licensure, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.