Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

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This is not just another senior engineering role. This is a strategic leadership seat in one of New York’s most respected MEP consulting firms who've delivered some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects.

They're looking for a Principal-level rainmaker. A leader who commands respect in the industry, drives technical excellence, wins major work, and mentors the next generation of talent.

Overview

This is a senior leadership role in a top MEP consulting firm based in New York, focused on driving growth, technical excellence, and mentorship across high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering discipline on high-value, multi-million-dollar MEP projects across healthcare, life sciences, aviation, mission-critical, and commercial towers.
• Act as a primary client interface, building and maintaining high-value relationships that generate repeat business.
• Develop and execute discipline-wide technical standards and innovation strategies.
• Mentor, develop, and expand a high-performing mechanical engineering team.
• Represent the firm in key industry forums, bid presentations, and high-stakes negotiations.
• Collaborate directly with the C-suite to set growth strategy and target marquee projects.

What’s Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• NY PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years in mechanical engineering within a consulting MEP environment, with 5+ years at Principal or equivalent leadership level.
• Proven portfolio of landmark, technically complex projects in major sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in major clients and secure high-value projects.
• Inspirational leadership style with excellent communication and influencing skills.

What’s on Offer

• Executive-level compensation package designed to attract and retain the industry’s best.
• Performance Bonus: Uncapped, tied to personal and business development success.
• Equity / Partnership Track: 1–3 years.
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision.
• 30+ days PTO including holidays.
• Paid memberships, conference travel, and executive coaching support.

Why This Role Is Different?

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead landmark projects, shape the mechanical discipline, and become a core figure in the firm’s growth. You’ll inherit strong client relationships, gain direct access to board-level decision-making, and be positioned for equity ownership in a top-tier MEP consultancy.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Design, and Business Development
• Industries: Design Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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