About this opportunity
Carolinas Talent Group lists this Mechanical Engineering Division Lead opportunity in lexington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lexington, United States | Posted on 07/28/2026
You will work closely with architectural, electrical, and structural department colleagues on various projects and leading a team. We are looking for individuals eager to develop their soft and technical skills and work in teams with other dedicated employees to complete the projects our clients need.
Must Haves:
PE or in the process of obtaining a PE
Experience working for an engineering firm in design of large scale projects that include HVAC and plumbing.
Business development (nurturing accounts), and leadership experience required
DETAILS
Relocation assistance
Position is located in the Lexington office.
High end of compensation is reserved for candidates with 20+ years of experience.
Position will lead the Mechanical Division and have 2 to 3 direct reports.
CLIENT DETAILS:
In business for over 60 years, and they are growing! Client offers a wide variety of engineering services for our clients' infrastructure and building design needs. Our multi-discipline personnel function as a cohesive design team to create local and regional utility systems, energy-efficient buildings, environmentally sensitive site developments, and safe, modern transportation facilities. Assignments range in scope from planning studies to projects with construction costs in excess of $900M.
Multidisciplinary design team members apply their expertise to deliver a project that is structurally sound, mechanically complete from heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), to plumbing and fire protection, and electrically designed to handle the project's needs.
Challenging work environment combining the latest in engineering concepts with career development to keep personnel up to date with the latest technologies and advancements.
Potential to become a company stockholder.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (PE) certification , in at least one State in the US and must be able to get registered in KY within 6 months and in other States by comity
15 to 20 years' experience designing mechanical building systems in a consulting environment
Advanced mechanical system design including plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and temperature controls
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit
Marketing, sales and business development experience preferred
Client and Project Management experience
Manage a staff of up to 10+ - other engineers and designers
Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules and stay within budget
Life cycle costing, computer HVAC modelling and simulation programs
LEED accreditation
Desire, motivation and ability to exceed the firm's and clients' expectations
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Effectively communicate with team members and other disciplines
High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
Dedication and willingness to continue professional growth
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Comprehensive employee benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and work-life balance perks
Health and Insurance
Medical coverage with optional Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Dental and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
Retirement and Financial Security
401(k) retirement plans featuring both traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or profit-sharing opportunities
Time Off and Flexibility
Paid vacation leave and standard holidays
Paid sick leave
Flexible schedules and work environments to support personal needs
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Worksite address
lexington, VA, 24450, US
Who can apply
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