Principal MEP Engineer & Project Leader

T&M Associates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

T&M Associates seeks a Principal MEP Engineer in Columbus to lead advanced MEP design across HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. You will guide project delivery, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development in Ohio and New Jersey.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), 10+ years of experience, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in MEP or building systems design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design.
• Lead preparation and review of construction documents, calculations, drawings, details, specifications, and reports.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and other engineering analyses.
• Provide construction administration services, including site visits, meetings, RFIs, and coordination.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and teams.
• Support project pursuits, proposals, and long‑term client relationships.
• Collaborate with regional teams using AutoCAD and Revit to support design and documentation.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Mentorship

Independent engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

T&M Associates seeks a Principal MEP Engineer in Columbus to lead advanced MEP design across HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. You will guide project delivery, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development in Ohio and New Jersey.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), 10+ years of experience, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams using AutoCAD and Revit.