Engineering Manager, MEP​/S Services Mid-West Region

Engineering Manager, MEP/S Services Mid-West Region

POSTED 01-06-2026

Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking an
Engineering Manager to lead and grow our
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEP/S) design professional services in the Mid‑West region. This role will serve as a key liaison between our corporate Engineering Practice (based in Williamsville, NY) and operations in the Minneapolis and Eau Claire, WI offices.

This opportunity is open in our Minneapolis, MN and Eau Claire, WI offices.

You will focus on four primary areas of leadership:

• Technical Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Business Development

Projects will include multi‑disciplinary facility design as well as innovative efforts in energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization. Responsibilities include proposal development, basis‑of‑design creation, project oversight, quality reviews, professional sealing of documents, team mentoring, recruiting, hiring, and expanding Wendel’s engineering presence in the Mid‑West.

This opportunity includes leading project teams, developing future engineering talent, long‑term career growth, and potential for firm ownership. We are seeking a strong engineering leader who can help us expand our national footprint, strengthen our capabilities, and grow our project portfolio.

Our collaborative culture ensures you will be supported and mentored by industry‑leading professionals committed to your success.

• Serve as an expert leader in MEP/S design professional services.
• Have experience working with architects, project managers, construction managers, energy service companies, developers, contractors, etc.
• Coordinate work and efforts with various managers responsible for project performance locally, and across the company’s footprint.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of NFPA, and applicable state and local building codes. Have depth of knowledge and expertise in your specific discipline (i.e. HVAC, electrical, structural, etc.).
• Be able to lead an engineering team through an entire project. This includes leadership as a primary point of contact or working inside of an integrative project team.
• Collaborate with company leaders and managers on initiatives, priorities, and project commitments.
• Support business development efforts focused on MEP/S engineering services.
• Recruit, build, and mentor an MEP/S engineering team in this region.
• Lead preliminary assessments and high‑level project strategy planning.
• Perform field investigations and condition assessments of existing systems.
• Assist in proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Develop basis‑of‑design documents, scopes of work, and schematic concepts.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
• Make independent engineering decisions in the best interests of clients, teams, and projects.
• Engage directly with clients throughout design and construction.
• Review work completed by others; coach and mentor to build technical excellence.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
• Serve as Engineer‑of‑Record and professionally sign and seal construction documents within your specific technical discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong QA/QC capabilities on assigned tasks and projects.
• Ability to lead development of construction documents and support bidding and construction activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
• Strong team‑oriented mindset.

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.
• Company ownership opportunities.

$135,000 – $175,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful…