MEP Department Head

RVE is seeking a licensed engineer with strong technical, project management, client relationship and leadership capabilities to run our MEP Division in the Durham, NC office. This individual will engage with our existing Division Leader and Project Managers to become familiar with our clients and projects, ensuring a smooth transition for our MEP leadership in the Durham office.

• Day to day management of the MEP team in the Durham, NC office.
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineers in the application of MEP design and project management for K-12, higher education, healthcare, life sciences, municipal and state projects (new construction and renovations).
• Develop and implement MEP design strategies based on client input and compliance with local, state and national codes and standards.
• Act as the main point of contact and maintain a good working relationship with clients.
• Financial forward planning, managing and achieving targets and budgets.
• Negotiate fees, contracts and deliverables internally and externally.
• Drive business development centered on expansion of the MEP Division in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.
• Seek new opportunities with new clients and secure work for the firm.
• Ensure adequate resource levels within the office.
• Hire new staff and manage the team structure.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Licensed to practice engineering in the state of North Carolina.
• Exemplary client management skills and ability to maintain relationships while winning new work and growing the business.
• Experience in the design and construction of innovative and technically challenging buildings and MEP systems.
• Ability to manage teams of MEP engineers and technical staff as well as act as a project manager for design projects.
• Technically capable in your engineering discipline and able to act as the responsible engineer in charge of the work.

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in MEP design for K-12, higher education, healthcare, life sciences, municipal and state facilities preferred.
• Existing network of contacts for potential projects is preferred but not necessary.
• Proven record of preparing qualifications-based proposals and winning work.
• Experience with sustainable designs.

We offer flexible working schedules and a hybrid work environment with the option to work from home two days per week.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires frequent and prolonged computer use and may occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

The annual base salary range for this full‑time position in the United States is $147,000 - $242,550
. This range represents a good faith estimate and is based on factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors including skills, experience, education, and training.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  Support for professional development and credentialing

This position is subject to a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is also contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.