Sr Lead Mechanical Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Concord (NH); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Design Hire LLC in Concord, NH is recruiting a Sr Lead Mechanical Engineer / Office Manager to head the mechanical engineering team for a client in Charlotte, NC. The role blends hands-on design, project management, and business development within a multidisciplinary building engineering practice.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection), strong leadership, and client‑facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering, preferably in an A/E consulting firm.
• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing multiple projects.
• Experience overseeing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building.
• PE license preferred, ideally in North Carolina.
• Onsite work primarily in Charlotte with occasional remote flexibility.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a mechanical engineering team consisting of three junior/mid-level engineers and an experienced remote engineer.
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, deliverables, and financial performance while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary client contact, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining relationships.
• Support office operations, proposals, business development, and growth of the Charlotte team.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Project management

Team oversight

Engineering leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Concord, United States | Posted on 10/14/2026

Design Hire is seeking a Sr Lead Mechanical Engineer / Office Manager to lead the mechanical engineering team in our client's Charlotte, NC office. This position combines hands‑on mechanical engineering, project management, team leadership, and client development within a multidisciplinary building engineering practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design, along with experience managing engineering teams, overseeing projects, and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mechanical engineering team consisting of three junior/mid-level engineers and an experienced remote engineer, providing technical guidance, oversight, and quality control.
  
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from initial concept through design, construction documentation, and construction administration, including HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and fire protection systems.
  
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall financial performance while ensuring engineering quality and client satisfaction.
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, evaluating design solutions, and maintaining strong client relationships.
  
• Support office operations, proposal development, business development, and the continued growth of the Charlotte mechanical engineering team.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably within an architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting firm.
  
• Strong technical background in building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.
  
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and managing multiple projects.
  
• Experience overseeing project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
  
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, ideally in North Carolina, but not required.
  
• Ability to work primarily onsite in Charlotte, with occasional remote flexibility.
  

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