Principal Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

Confidential Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and other benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a Principal MEP Engineer to join our Columbus office. The role demands advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and project leadership to strengthen client relationships and mentor staff.

Responsibilities include leading complex MEP design, reviewing documents, and performing load calculations while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across offices. Hybrid work arrangements are available; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience in MEP, facilities, or building systems design.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in MEP engineering and ability to independently address complex challenges.
• Hands-on design experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Lead preparation and review of construction documents, calculations, drawings, details, specifications, and reports.
• Perform and oversee HVAC load calculations and other analyses.
• Provide construction administration services including site visits, RFIs, and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and project teams.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project leadership

Client relationships

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a Principal MEP Engineer to join our Columbus office. This person will provide advanced technical expertise, independent engineering judgment, and project leadership. This individual will play an important role in strengthening client relationships, mentoring technical staff, supporting business development, and expanding T&M’s MEP capabilities in Ohio as well as assist with MEP projects in our New Jersey offices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, including the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, while applying advanced engineering concepts and independent judgment.
• Lead the preparation and review of construction documents, including engineering calculations, drawings, details, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform and oversee heating and cooling load calculations and other engineering analyses to support effective and code-compliant system design.
• Provide construction administration services, including site visits, construction meetings, review of mechanical submittals, responding to RFIs, and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and project team members while maintaining high standards for technical quality and project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, supporting project pursuits, proposals, business development, and the development of long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and MEP professionals across T&M’s regional offices, utilizing AutoCAD and Revit to support project design and documentation and contributing to the continued growth of the MEP Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience, preferably within MEP, facilities, or building systems design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
• Strong technical expertise in MEP engineering and the ability to independently address complex engineering challenges.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit; hands‑on design experience preferred.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $105,000 – $135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities – all within a people-first, award‑winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here.

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