Vice President of Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Location

Tampa Bay, FL or Miami, FL

Engineering Consulting

Full-Time

A leading Florida engineering firm is seeking a senior-level Professional Engineer to lead and grow their Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Engineering practice. This position is a key member of firm leadership and can be based in either the Tampa Bay or Miami office. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical engineering design, experience leading engineering teams, managing client relationships, and a proven ability to grow a practice through business development and client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, client-focused engineering leader who wants to play a major role in shaping and expanding an established engineering organization.

• Lead and grow the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering department
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff
• Manage complex HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in proposal development, project scoping, and business development activities
• Identify opportunities for add-on business and long-term client growth
• Review engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documents
• Support construction administration activities, including:
  • Reviewing submittals
  • Responding to RFIs
  • Performing construction observations
  • Preparing punch-list reports
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging mechanical engineering trends

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Florida PE preferred
• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineering staff
• Experience managing clients and developing business opportunities
• Strong proposal writing and project scoping experience
• Ability to lead and grow a mechanical engineering department
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and client-centric approach

• HVAC design experience, including:
  • Heat gain calculations
  • HVAC equipment selection and sizing
  • Mechanical equipment room layouts
  • Ductwork sizing and design
• Plumbing design experience, including:
  • Domestic water service and distribution
  • Sanitary waste and vent piping design
• Experience with mechanical utilities, including:
  • Chilled water systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Natural gas systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Kitchen systems
  • Public assembly facilities

• Fire protection design experience
• Diesel, gasoline, and natural gas fuel system design experience
• Experience with Revit
• Healthcare project experience (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASHRAE standards
  • Florida Energy Code
  • NFPA standards

• Ability to work independently while leading teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to review and mentor the work of others

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a leadership environment that recognizes achievement and supports career advancement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Drug screening
• Background check
• Reference checks

Equal Opportunity Employer