Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stratus®; Wilkesboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and Professional Licensing

Flexible hybrid work

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with employer max

Paid Holidays

Competitive PTO plans

Job summary

Stratus® seeks a Principal Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary MEP engineering teams on complex projects, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards and client expectations.

The role requires a PE license with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 10–15 years of design experience, including at least 7 years in building systems MEP design, along with proven mentorship of junior engineers. Benefits include hybrid work and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• 10–15 years of engineering design experience; minimum 7 years in MEP building systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and oversight for MEP teams on complex projects.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

MEP engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Mentorship

Building systems design

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical reporting

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

The Principal Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary MEP engineering teams on complex projects. They are responsible for ensuring designs meet regulatory standards and client expectations while mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements: Candidates must be a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a bachelor's or master's degree and 10-15 years of experience in engineering design. A minimum of 7 years of progressive MEP engineering experience focusing on building systems design is required.

Key Skills: MEP Engineering, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Engineering Design, Construction Administration, Quality Control Review, Mentorship, Building Systems Design, Regulatory Compliance, Client Relationship Management, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Technical Reporting

Benefits: Education and Professional Licensing, Flexible hybrid work, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan with employer match, Paid Holidays, Competitive PTO plans