Engineering Director

Location: Orlando, FL or Salt Lake City, UT (Relocation Assistance Available)

Employment Type: Full‑Time – Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite • Schedule: Monday–Friday • Travel: Approximately 30% regional (reimbursed)

Compensation: $115,000–$155,000 annually (DOE) • Discretionary annual bonus • $80/month phone allowance

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead engineering design and commissioning operations for a growing organization. The role oversees multidisciplinary engineering and commissioning teams, ensures successful project delivery, maintains strong client relationships, and supports business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and commissioning teams to deliver projects that meet client requirements, quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Direct project managers, engineers, commissioning agents, commissioning technicians, and other technical staff.
• Assign projects based on team expertise, workload, and project requirements.
• Review and approve engineering designs, commissioning plans, specifications, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations, proposal development, and marketing initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management for engineering and commissioning staff.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve operational processes and project execution.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and business growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• PMI Project Management certification required.
• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience within engineering design or commissioning.
• Prior leadership experience managing engineering and commissioning teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, commissioning processes, project management, and building systems.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to clients and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within commercial building, construction, or commissioning environments.