Job Details

Overview

National Award-Winning Multidisciplinary A&E firm is actively seeking an Engineering Director (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Technology) to join their Berkeley or Folsom office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + engineering firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of "Best Places to Work." For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

The MEPT Division

The Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Technology (MEPT) division specializes in delivering comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. The team is dedicated to ensuring system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. They primarily focus on large commercial projects, including award-winning K-12 schools, and emphasize teamwork to solve problems with a holistic approach.

Your Responsibilities

• Leadership and Business Development

  Serve as the MEPT team leader for a designated territory, focusing on successful client interactions and directing business development and marketing strategies to drive financial success.

  
  

• Staff Management

  Lead and manage the MEPT staff in an assigned office, ensuring effective coordination across all project disciplines and departments to deliver high-quality products and services.

  
  

• Project Operations

  Oversee smooth project operations to ensure timely delivery of quality work that meets the highest standards.

  
  

• Intellectual Property and Standards

  Ensure that all produced work is original and consistently meets the company's standards for high-quality construction.

  
  

• Quality Assurance

  Ensure that all work produced is original and meets the highest standards of quality in the field of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology consulting.

  
  

• Communication

  Effectively communicate with clients, leadership, field operations, project teams, contractors, and consultants through both oral and written means.

  
  

• Document Management

  Monitor and maintain project documents, files, and directories throughout all project phases.

  
  

• Leadership Communication

  Regularly update senior leadership on project-related matters.

  
  

• Proposal and Cost Estimates

  Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates for various systems, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Technology, Fire Alarm, and Fire Sprinkler.

  
  

Qualifications

• Experience

  12+ years of experience with an AEC or engineering consulting firm.

  
  

• Education

  B.S. Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.

  
  

• Professional License

  P.E. (Professional Engineering) license required.

  
  

• Software Proficiency

  Ability to navigate Revit and AutoCAD for project design assessment.

  
  

• Physical Ability

  Willingness and ability to conduct site inspections and observe fieldwork.

  
  

• Project Management Skills

  Strong self-assessment skills to ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.

  
  

• Communication Skills

  Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

  
  

• Time Management

  Strong time-management and organizational skills.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Market Experience

  Project experience in the K-12 educational market.

  
  

• Technical Proficiency

  Proficient with MEP calculations and Title-24 documentation using Energy Pro software.

  
  

• California Offices

  Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and T-24 energy compliance forms is beneficial for California-based roles.

  
  

We look forward to receiving your application! Apply today to learn more.