Principal Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (MEP Design)

A globally recognized multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy, is seeking an Associate Principal level Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join its growing New York-area team.

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This is a strategic leadership hire focused on strengthening the firm’s market presence, client relationships, and business development capabilities across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in work-winning activities, client engagement, and the delivery of technically complex multidisciplinary projects.

The role offers strong visibility internally and externally, with the opportunity to work alongside senior leadership and contribute directly to long-term regional growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Support business development and strategic growth initiatives across the New York market

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Lead or contribute to proposals, presentations, interviews, and bid submissions

Represent the business at industry networking events and conferences

Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex projects

Mentor and support junior engineering staff

Contribute to commercial strategy, risk management, and project performance oversight

Desired Ba ckground

Established client relationships and market presence within the New York / New Jersey region Strong experience within building engineering consulting environments Sector experience may include :

Commercial real estate

Hospitality

Residential

mixed-use Cultural / civic projects

Higher education and science facilities

Government projects

Proven leadership and business development capabilities

Ability to build trust quickly and operate effectively within senior client-facing environments

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

NCEES certification advantageous

LEED accreditation beneficial

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery risk

Compensation & Benefits

Expected compensation range is approximately $180k–$280k base salary depending on experience, technical background, and market alignment, alongside a highly competitive overall benefits package.

This opportunity offers:

Flexible working arrangements

Strong progression and leadership opportunities

Exposure to high-profile and technically complex projects

Collaborative multidisciplinary project environments

Competitive retirement, bonus, and broader benefits structure

For a confidential discussion regarding the client, team structure, and opportunity, please apply directly or contact GH Engage