Engineering Lead (HVAC)If you're a senior HVAC engineer who wants to step into leadership without losing the technical side, this is a real opportunity to do both. This is not a title-only Director role. You will lead, design, and shape how work gets done. This could be a fit for someone stepping into leadership or an experienced leader who still wants to stay hands-on. We are open to different levels of experience depending on the strength of the candidate.The Opportunity We are partnering closely with a well-established engineering firm in the Milwaukee area that is looking to strengthen how their Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing teams work together. Today, each discipline performs well individually. The gap is coordination, consistency, and leadership across projects. This role is being created to fix that. You will step in as the senior mechanical voice while helping align teams, improve execution, and bring structure to how projects are delivered.What We're Looking For:Technical Leadership:Lead HVAC design on key projectsReview and guide system design (airside, hydronic, central plant)Drive QA/QC and ensure design quality across projectsStep into complex problems and provide solutionsProject & Client Ownership:Manage projects from concept through constructionWork directly with clients, architects, and internal teamsSupport proposals, project planning, and backlog visibilityInfluence project strategy, not just executionTeam & Coordination:Improve coordination across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teamsMentor junior engineers and elevate overall team capabilityHelp create more consistency in how work is deliveredAct as a central point of alignment across disciplinesWhy This Role Is Different:Real influence on how the engineering team operatesDirect access to leadership and decision-makingDiverse project mix across commercial, healthcare, and institutional workOpportunity to help shape a team that is still evolvingClear path into broader leadership as the group growsThis is a role where you can build something, not just inherit it.Who This Could Be a Fit For:Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to step into leadershipCurrent Lead Engineer looking for more influence and visibilityProven Engineering Leader who still wants to stay close to the technical workExperienced HVAC engineer looking for broader impact across projects and teamsWhat You Bring:Strong HVAC / MEP design backgroundExperience leading projects and guiding technical workBroad system knowledge (not limited to one niche)Comfortable working directly with clientsPE license strongly preferred; strong candidates on track or with equivalent experience will be consideredWhat This Role Is Not:Not a pure management role removed from designNot a highly structured corporate environmentNot a narrow, single-system engineering roleTeam Snapshot:Mechanical: small and growing, relatively juniorElectrical and Plumbing: established but operating independentlyTotal team influenced: ~10–12 engineersYou will quickly become a go-to resource and leader within the group.
Compensation & Support:Base salary aligned with senior-level engineering leadership rolesPerformance-based bonusLong-term growth and leadership opportunityRelocation assistance available for the right candidateImportant Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.