Meade Engineering, Inc. ยท 2 months ago
Mechanical Director of Engineering (PE)
Tempe,AZ,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expMeade Engineering is a full-service design firm specializing in high-performance engineering solutions for data centers and mission-critical facilities. They are seeking a visionary VP of Mechanical Engineering to lead their mechanical practice, ensuring high-quality execution of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems across diverse projects.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead the Mechanical Division: Establish strategic direction, technical standards, and operational priorities across diverse markets and project types
Oversee Mechanical Design Execution: Manage engineers, designers, and project teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
Ensure Technical Excellence: Oversee system design, calculations, specifications, and QA/QC processes for HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical controls
Drive Consistency & Quality: Implement design standards, documentation protocols, and code-compliant engineering frameworks
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Integrate mechanical solutions early in the design process with internal teams and external partners
Serve as Client-Facing Leader: Represent the mechanical scope with clients, contractors, and major technology partners
Develop & Mentor Talent: Build, scale, and mentor mechanical engineering teams while fostering a culture of growth and innovation
Monitor Performance & Profitability: Establish KPIs and reporting for quality, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
Promote Innovation: Identify opportunities in energy efficiency, sustainability, and emerging technologies such as BIM and digital twin modeling
Ensure Compliance: Uphold all relevant codes and standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and local regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Must have served as Engineer of Record (EOR) on data center projects
Must have stamped mechanical designs, drawings, and calculations for data center facilities
12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including mission-critical or data center projects
5+ years leading technical teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives
Expertise with HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH systems, boilers, piping, fire protection, and mechanical controls
Strong experience reviewing and stamping mechanical designs
Proven leadership in multidisciplinary, high-stakes project environments
Excellent communication, client management, and executive-level presentation skills
Proficiency in Revit, and other mechanical design platforms
Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and related codes
Experience driving process improvements or adopting emerging digital engineering tools
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
A 401k plan
Vacation time
Paid holidays off
Yearly performance-based bonus eligibility
Company
Meade Engineering, Inc.
As a leading engineering firm, we specialize in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for data center builders, cloud providers, and developers of large construction projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase