Mechanical Engineering Director / Senior HVAC Engineer - Partner Track

Mechanical Engineering Director / Senior HVAC Engineer - Partner Track | Hybrid

Smith Miller Associates

Smith Miller Associates is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Director / Senior HVAC Engineer to lead and grow our mechanical engineering practice.

This role is ideal for an experienced consulting engineer who wants more than a traditional management role. We're looking for someone interested in leading projects, mentoring engineers, expanding the mechanical practice, and ultimately becoming an owner in the firm.

Smith Miller Associates is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm specializing in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy systems . Our engineers support projects from concept and design through construction administration and post-construction services.

Projects include commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and complex building systems , and our collaborative structure allows engineers to stay involved throughout the full project lifecycle.

This role offers a clear path to ownership along with a flexible hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical engineering department
• Oversee HVAC and building mechanical system design
• Manage and mentor engineers and designers
• Coordinate with electrical and plumbing engineering teams
• Work directly with architects, owners, and contractors
• Support business development and strategic growth
• Guide projects from concept through construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• PE license required
• 10+ years of experience in MEP / HVAC consulting engineering
• Experience leading projects or engineering teams
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building mechanical design

Why Smith Miller Associates

• Ownership / partnership path
• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunity to lead and grow a department
• Diverse project portfolio
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team