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Senior Mechanical Engineering Leader

Enginuity Advantage

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineering Leader 

Lead teams. Strengthen client relationships. Help shape the future of a growing engineering practice.

We are partnering with an established consulting engineering firm seeking a senior mechanical engineering leader to join its leadership team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical oversight, team leadership, client relationships, and business strategy. You will remain connected to meaningful project work while helping guide staff, improve delivery, and support the continued growth of the mechanical practice.

What You'll Do

  • Provide leadership and technical oversight across complex mechanical engineering projects
  • Manage and strengthen key client relationships
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support staff development
  • Review project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance
  • Provide quality control and technical guidance across multiple projects
  • Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts
  • Mentor engineers and designers at various experience levels
  • Help improve internal standards, processes, and project delivery
  • Contribute to resource planning, workload forecasting, and long-term business strategy
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource for clients and internal teams

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license
  • Significant experience in consulting engineering or a closely related environment
  • Strong background in HVAC and building mechanical systems
  • Experience leading projects, teams, and client relationships
  • Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods
  • Experience developing scopes, proposals, and professional service agreements
  • Strong understanding of applicable building and mechanical codes
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Ability to balance technical work, people leadership, and business priorities

Relevant Technical Experience

Experience may include:

  • HVAC system design
  • Plumbing systems
  • Hydronic systems
  • Central plant equipment
  • Building controls
  • Energy-efficient building systems
  • Mechanical calculations and equipment selection
  • Construction documents and specifications
  • Revit, CAD, Bluebeam, or similar design tools

Additional experience with specialized or high-performance mechanical systems is a plus.

The Right Fit

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Technically credible and confident in their engineering judgment
  • Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable leading others
  • Strong with clients and relationship development
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities
  • Interested in mentoring and developing future leaders
  • Motivated by both engineering excellence and business success
  • Looking for a long-term leadership opportunity within an established firm

Why Consider It

  • Visible leadership role with meaningful influence
  • Opportunity to stay connected to technical work
  • Established client relationships and steady project activity
  • Ability to shape team development and project delivery
  • Collaborative environment with direct access to leadership
  • Competitive executive-level compensation
  • Long-term professional growth and leadership potential

This position is based in the greater Seattle area and requires regular in-person collaboration. Candidates should be local or open to relocation.

Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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