MEP Design Principal
Nenni & Associates
MEP Design Principal
Our client is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary engineering firm known for delivering complex, high-performance building systems across sectors including healthcare, higher education, federal, and infrastructure.
They're looking to bring on a MEP Design Principal to play a key role in both technical leadership and long-term business strategy. This is a high-impact position with visibility across projects, clients, and executive leadership; ideal for someone who wants to influence not just design, but the direction of a growing performance-driven practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Principal-in-Charge on large, complex MEP projects
- Drive engineering quality, innovation, and code compliance
- Balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight (25–40% utilization)
- Partner with senior leadership to shape market strategy and expansion
- Provide insight into client trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities
- Support long-term planning across key verticals (healthcare, education, federal preferred)
- Help build and scale a high-performing design group focused on sustainability and building performance
- Mentor rising leaders and strengthen internal technical depth
- Influence team structure, capabilities, and overall direction
- Lead pursuits for major projects and play a visible role in client relationships
- Support proposal strategy, interviews, and pipeline development
Requirements:
- 15+ years in MEP engineering, with a mix of project delivery and business development
- Proven experience leading large, complex projects and managing key client relationships
- Strong presence in at least one major vertical market (healthcare, education, or federal)
- PE license required
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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