Director OF Mechanical Engineering
Job Description
Vice President of Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineering
Locations: Tampa FL or Miami FL
Company: Hall Engineering Group
About Hall Engineering Group
Hall Engineering Group (HEG) is a Florida-based multidisciplinary engineering services firm known for delivering innovative, efficient, and client-focused design solutions. With offices in Tampa and a portfolio spanning ports & maritime, civic & education, aviation & transportation, industrial & technologies, commercial & entertainment, and healthcare sectors, HEG has built a reputation for technical excellence and a culture centered on integrity and collaboration.
Their philosophy is simple - hire the best people, continually develop them, and empower them to do exceptional work. HEG prides itself on being 'right-sized,' offering the expertise and agility of a large firm without the bureaucracy. Their engineers regularly serve as designers, project managers, owner's representatives, and contractors, bringing deep, well-rounded understanding to every client engagement.
Position Overview
Hall Engineering Group seeks a Vice President of Mechanical (HVAC) Design Engineering to lead its mechanical/HVAC discipline across Florida operations. This leadership position is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer who combines technical depth with business acumen and team leadership.
Reporting directly to executive leadership, this VP will drive innovation in HVAC system design, oversee multidisciplinary project collaboration, and help shape the firm's growth strategy.
This role can be based in either Tampa FL or Miami FL.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 (Depending on Experience)
- Total Compensation Package: $165,000 - $210,000 (including performance incentives, bonus potential, and benefits)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the Mechanical/HVAC discipline statewide; mentor and manage a team of engineers and designers.
- Oversee the design and delivery of complex mechanical/HVAC systems across multiple markets, including healthcare, aviation, industrial, and commercial.
- Maintain technical excellence and design quality, ensuring compliance with all codes (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, Florida Building Code).
- Collaborate with other discipline leaders (electrical, lighting, commissioning, structural) to deliver fully coordinated MEP solutions.
- Drive the adoption of advanced design technology (Revit, BIM, energy modeling, digital collaboration tools).
- Develop client relationships, participate in business development efforts, and support proposal and presentation processes.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and profitability across the mechanical discipline.
- Serve as a strategic partner to leadership, contributing to firm-wide planning, recruiting, and operational initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: in Mechanical Engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license: required (Florida or reciprocity-eligible).
- 10+ years: of mechanical/HVAC design engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
- Proven background: leading large, multidisciplinary projects and coordinating complex HVAC systems.
- Strong technical knowledge: in chilled water, VRF, VAV, and central energy plant systems.
- Familiarity: with Revit/BIM workflows and building performance modeling.
- Business development: and client-facing experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Leadership: within a multidisciplinary MEP consulting firm.
- Expertise: in Florida's climate-based mechanical design standards.
- Experience: with sustainable design and energy-efficient HVAC strategies.
- Track record: of developing staff and scaling service lines or offices.
Why Join Hall Engineering Group
- Opportunity to define and grow the mechanical discipline at an established Florida engineering firm.
- Highly collaborative culture with leadership access and direct project ownership.
- Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects across multiple industries.
- Competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexibility to be based in Tampa or Miami and influence company-wide growth strategy.
Interview Questions
- Describe your experience leading a mechanical/HVAC design team - how large was it and what were your key successes?
- What is one of the most technically complex HVAC systems you've designed, and what challenges did you overcome?
- How do you ensure coordination across mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines on large projects?
- What experience do you have implementing energy modeling, Revit/BIM workflows, or sustainability initiatives?
- How have you contributed to business development, proposal writing, or client presentations in prior roles?
- Describe your leadership and mentorship philosophy.
- What steps do you take to maintain profitability, utilization, and quality in your engineering group?
- What makes Florida's building codes or climate unique for HVAC design, and how have you adapted to them?
- How do you balance technical design excellence with operational and financial leadership?
- What excites you about leading the mechanical division at Hall Engineering Group?