Vice President of Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Vice President of Engineering

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Company: Moses Engineers

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Job Type: Full Time

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Job Location: On-Site (909 Poydras Street, Suite 1100, New Orleans, LA 70112)

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About Moses Engineers

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Founded in 1947, Moses Engineers is a New Orleans-based MEP consulting firm that designs the

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mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems for commercial,

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institutional, and historic buildings across the Gulf South, with a strong focus on sustainable

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design. Our portfolio spans K-12 and higher education, government and civic facilities, hospitality,

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healthcare, multi-family residential, and large public assembly venues, including historic

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renovations, adaptive reuse projects, and LEED-certified buildings.

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Role Overview:

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The VP/Director of Engineering will play a crucial part in driving our company's growth and

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maintaining our competitive edge in the industry, serving as the principal advisor and key support

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to the firm Owner.

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This role requires an experienced MEP engineer. The successful candidate will come from an

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MEP consulting engineering background and will have personally designed and led projects

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comparable to those in the Moses Engineers portfolio: commercial, institutional, and historic

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buildings in the Gulf South, with demonstrated experience in sustainable design.

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This role is integral to the success of Moses Engineers' operations, requiring a dynamic leader

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with a strategic mindset, deep MEP technical expertise, and the ability to foster a high-performing

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team. The VP/Director of Engineering will support business development efforts, act in the firm's

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best interest independently, and ensure effective communication with the Owner, while managing

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people, projects, and reporting.

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Required Project Experience:

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Candidates must have hands-on design and leadership experience on MEP projects similar to

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those Moses Engineers delivers, including several of the following:

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• Commercial buildings, including office towers, tenant build-outs, and mixed-use developments.

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• Institutional facilities such as K-12 schools, universities, government buildings, civic centers,

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and healthcare facilities.

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• Hospitality projects, including hotels and residences.

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• Historic renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse projects, including integrating modern

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MEP systems into existing and historic structures.

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• Large public assembly and convention facilities.

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• Sustainable and LEED-certified projects, including energy modeling, high-efficiency HVAC and

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lighting, and renewable energy such as photovoltaic systems.

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• Resilient design for the Gulf South climate, including hurricane and flood resilience, elevated

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equipment, emergency and standby power, and hot, humid-climate HVAC and

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dehumidification.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Strategic Planning and Oversight:

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■ Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the company's goals and

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objectives.

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■ Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of MEP engineering projects, ensuring

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they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.

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Team Leadership and Development:

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■ Lead, mentor, and manage the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection

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engineering and design staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

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■ Identify skill gaps and provide training and development opportunities for team members.

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Project Management:

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■ Supervise and coordinate project activities, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and

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timelines are adhered to.

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■ Implement project management best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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■ Coordinate MEP design with architects, structural engineers, owners, and contractors

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through all phases of design and construction administration.

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Process Improvement:

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■ Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes and practices to enhance

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productivity and quality.

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■ Utilize engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive process improvements.

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Technical Expertise:

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■ Apply MEP technical knowledge to guide and review the design of mechanical, electrical,

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plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems, including HVAC, power distribution,

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lighting, emergency power, domestic water and sanitary systems, fire sprinkler and fire

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alarm systems, and data, security, and communications systems.

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■ Serve as senior quality reviewer on drawings, specifications, and calculations before issue.

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■ Lead the firm's sustainable design practice, including energy modeling and LEED project

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support.

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■ Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including the

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International Building Codes, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes, as well

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as local and state authority requirements.

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Business Development Support:

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■ Collaborate with the business development team to identify new opportunities and support

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proposal development.

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■ Leverage industry connections to foster relationships with potential clients and partners,

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including architects, developers, and institutional and public-sector owners.

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■ Meet with clients and prospects to develop and maintain relationships.

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Budget Management:

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■ Develop and manage the engineering department's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of

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resources.

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■ Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures where possible.

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Reporting and Communication:

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■ Provide regular updates to the firm owner on project status, team performance, and

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departmental metrics.

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■ Ensure transparent and effective communication within the engineering team and across

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departments.

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Industry Engagement:

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■ Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in MEP and sustainable

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building design.

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■ Represent the firm at industry events and conferences, enhancing the company's

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reputation and network.

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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; advanced

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degree preferred.

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• Required: Minimum of 10 years of experience in MEP building systems design, primarily with

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an MEP or multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, with at least 5 years in a leadership

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role.

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• Required: Demonstrated MEP design experience on commercial, institutional, and/or historic

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building projects comparable to those in the Moses Engineers portfolio. Candidates should be

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prepared to discuss specific projects and their role on each.

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• Working knowledge across all MEP disciplines (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire

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protection, and low-voltage), with deep expertise in at least one.

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• Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required. Ability to obtain licensure in

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Louisiana and other Gulf South states is a plus.

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• LEED Accredited Professional credential preferred, with experience on LEED-certified

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projects.

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• Experience designing in the Gulf South, and familiarity with the region's climate, resilience

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requirements, and local authorities having jurisdiction, strongly preferred.

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• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, BIM coordination, and

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MEP design and analysis tools such as load calculation and energy modeling software.

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• Proven track record of successful project management and team leadership.

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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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• Ability to act independently and make decisions in the best interest of the firm.

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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance fully covered for employees.

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• 401k plan with employer matching.

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• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.