Vice President of Mechanical Engineering

Location

Tampa Bay, FL or Miami, FL

Industry

Engineering Consulting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Overview

A leading Florida engineering firm is seeking a senior-level Professional Engineer to lead and grow their Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Engineering practice. This position is a key member of firm leadership and can be based in either the Tampa Bay or Miami office. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical engineering design, experience leading engineering teams, managing client relationships, and a proven ability to grow a practice through business development and client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, client-focused engineering leader who wants to play a major role in shaping and expanding an established engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering department
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff
• Manage complex HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Participate in proposal development, project scoping, and business development activities
• Identify opportunities for add-on business and long-term client growth
• Review engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documents
• Support construction administration activities, including:
  • Reviewing submittals
  • Responding to RFIs
  • Performing construction observations
  • Preparing punch-list reports
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging mechanical engineering trends

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Florida PE preferred
• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineering staff
• Experience managing clients and developing business opportunities
• Strong proposal writing and project scoping experience
• Ability to lead and grow a mechanical engineering department
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and client-centric approach

Technical Experience Required

• HVAC design experience, including:
  • Heat gain calculations
  • HVAC equipment selection and sizing
  • Mechanical equipment room layouts
  • Ductwork sizing and design
• Plumbing design experience, including:
  • Domestic water service and distribution
  • Sanitary waste and vent piping design
• Experience with mechanical utilities, including:
  • Chilled water systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Natural gas systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Kitchen systems
  • Public assembly facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Fire protection design experience
• Diesel, gasoline, and natural gas fuel system design experience
• Experience with Revit
• Healthcare project experience (preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASHRAE standards
  • Florida Energy Code
  • NFPA standards

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently while leading teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to review and mentor the work of others

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a leadership environment that recognizes achievement and supports career advancement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Drug screening
• Background check
• Reference checks

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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