MEP Team Lead

Garver Engineering; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering is seeking an MEP Team Lead in Richmond, Virginia to grow their Buildings practice. This role involves building a multidisciplinary engineering team, managing architectural projects, and providing engineering support for various clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 5 years of industry experience, and strong skills in project management and client relations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including support for licenses and continuing education.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Proven experience overseeing designs for building projects.
• Technical competence in building system designs.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multi-discipline engineering team that supports architectural clients.
• Manage projects and provide discipline-specific design.
• Develop regional architectural firms as clients.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering design experience

Client relations experience

Knowledge of building components and systems

Utilization of CAD and BIM design software

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural engineering (ABET-accredited)

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

MEP Team Lead – Richmond, Virginia

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, the MEP Team Lead will be responsible for growing the Buildings practice in the Richmond, VA area. This includes building and leading a multi‑discipline engineering team that supports architectural clients, developing regional architectural firms as Garver and Buildings Team clients, providing engineering support for architectural clients—particularly structural, mechanical, and electrical—and managing projects and providing discipline‑specific design.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a multi‑discipline engineering team that supports architectural clients.
• Develop regional architectural firms as Garver and Buildings Team clients.
• Provide engineering support for architectural clients, particularly in structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Manage projects and provide discipline‑specific design.

Abilities and Attributes

• Discipline‑specific building design experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience working directly for architectural clients and managing the engineering aspects of a building design project.
• Experience in client relations and project pursuits.
• Knowledge of building components and systems.
• Knowledge of engineering and sustainability principles.
• Utilization of CAD and BIM design software to produce construction drawings.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Maintain strong time management and product quality.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects.
• Develop and follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans.
• Commit to continuing education and learning based on project needs and overall team needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical or electrical focus from an ABET‑accredited university or college.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• 5 to 15 years of building design and construction industry experience.
• Actively engaged with architectural clients.
• Interested in building a market‑specific engineering team that supports architectural clients.
• Proven experience overseeing designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects.
• Technical competence in building system designs.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Benefits

Garver offers employees company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, a competitive salary package, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. The company provides tools, resources, and an environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects while supporting work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.