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MEP Division Leader

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. This will help create a smooth transition for our MEP leadership in our Durham office.

Primary Duties:

• 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.
• Acting as the main point of contact and maintaining a good working relationship with clients.
• Financial forward planning, managing and achieving targets and budgets.
• Negotiating fees, contracts and deliverables internally and externally.
• Be a driver for business development centered on expansion of the MEP Division in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.
• Responsible for seeking new opportunities with new clients and securing work for the firm.
• Ensuring adequate resource levels within the office.
• Hiring new staff and managing the team structure.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 simultaneously 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 acting as a project manager for design projects.
• Technically capable when it comes to the design of your engineering discipline and able to act as the engineer in responsible charge of the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Having an existing network of contacts for potential projects is preferred but not necessary.
• Proven record of preparing qualifications based proposals and winning work.
• Experience with sustainably designs.

Working at RVE

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

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

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. May occasionally be required to lift 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.

In addition to base salary, Remington & Vernick Engineers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• 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.