Principal, Engineering Services

Engineering Director

m2e Consulting Engineers is a full-service multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in South and Central Florida that delivers industry-leading creative and technical services to a variety of clients including building owners, architects, developers, property managers, law firms, and general contractors.

Creative, collaborative environment with Friday Happy Hour to relax after a productive week.

• 100% employer-paid Healthcare Premiums (Medical, Dental, Vision, GAP).
• 11.5 Paid Holidays, and Unlimited Flexible PTO.
• To provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of the MEP department, guiding complex engineering projects and leading the MEP team to ensure operational excellence, technical integrity, and alignment with company objectives. The Engineering Director is responsible for driving performance, developing talent, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of MEP services across all business units.

Lead, manage, and grow the MEP department (8–12 staff), including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.

Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards aligned with company goals.

Conduct workforce and capacity planning to ensure proper staffing levels and balanced utilization.

Serve as the firmwide technical authority for all MEP engineering matters.

Provide executive-level oversight on complex or high-risk projects across CR&D, QAS, and FINES.

Sign and seal MEP drawings, reports, and engineering documents in accordance with Florida licensure requirements.

Perform risk mitigation reviews and ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and applicable standards.

Oversee multidisciplinary coordination to ensure proper MEP integration across projects.

Guide forensic investigations, 40/50-year recertifications, commissioning (CxA), and specialty technical services.

Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting profitability targets.

Support proposal development, fee structuring, and business development strategy.

Collaborate with the Director of Operations on long-term strategic planning and service line growth.

Develop and implement standardized MEP templates, technical standards, and QA/QC programs.

Review and approve technical reports and engineering deliverables for quality and completeness.

Ensure consistent documentation practices and risk management procedures across offices.

Strengthen internal processes to improve efficiency, reduce liability exposure, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred).

license via examination or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Florida within six months of beginning employment.

Valid contractor license (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) preferred.

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in MEP engineering design and construction administration.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through construction and closeout.
• Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Experience overseeing department-level operations, including budgeting, forecasting, utilization management, and margin accountability.
• Established track record of sealing drawings and technical reports and assuming professional engineering responsibility.
• Experience performing risk mitigation reviews and resolving high-level technical challenges.
• Demonstrated involvement in forensic investigations, commissioning, and/or 40/50-year recertification projects preferred.
• Experience coordinating with architects, structural engineers, contractors, owners, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to look at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.

Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas (uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather elements)

Safety equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, OSHA approved footwear, safety glasses and safety vests, is always required while performing job functions on active construction sites.