Director of Engineering

Hill York Service Company•Lake Park, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill York seeks a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for its Engineering and Construction (ENCON) department and serve as a key partner to operations, sales, and executive leadership. The role leads and develops engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and technical staff while supporting business development, customer engagement, preconstruction, design-assist initiatives, value engineering, and major project pursuits. The Director of Engineering helps secure new business, strengthen customer relationships, provide technical leadership, and drive innovation throughout the project lifecycle. The position also supports organizational growth through talent development, succession planning, process improvement, and the advancement of engineering and preconstruction capabilities. Hill York is a full-service commercial air conditioning company that provides design-build solutions, new construction, system maintenance, service, repairs, energy solutions, and installation for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. It operates four locations in Florida and describes its workplace as challenging and rewarding, with an emphasis on teamwork, results, honesty, integrity, and a family-oriented workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the mechanical contracting, HVAC, engineering, or construction industry.
Demonstrated success leading engineering, preconstruction, or technical teams and developing and mentoring high-performing professionals.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems, including design, constructability, project execution, and value engineering principles.
Experience supporting business development, customer engagement, strategic project pursuits, preconstruction, estimating, and design-assist activities.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Strong business acumen and ability to align engineering strategies with organizational goals, drive operational improvements, and support company growth.
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment while maintaining sound judgment, focus, responsiveness, and quality under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Experience within a mechanical contracting organization.
Experience with BIM and construction technologies.
Industry certifications such as LEED or CEM.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor the ENCON team, including engineers, designers, BIM professionals, and technical support staff.
Establish engineering standards, quality control processes, and best practices that support operational excellence.
Develop succession plans and career development pathways.
Partner with New Construction sales leadership on business development, strategic pursuits, and major project opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and other key stakeholders.
Represent Hill York in customer presentations, interviews, project kickoffs, and technical discussions.
Lead engineering involvement in conceptual design, budgeting, preconstruction, design-assist, and value engineering activities.
Develop proposals, qualifications packages, project presentations, and technical content to help secure work.
Develop conceptual HVAC and mechanical system solutions aligned with customer objectives and project requirements.
Provide constructability reviews, scope development, technical evaluations, and project development support.
Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems.
Support project and operations teams in resolving technical challenges and implementing practical solutions.
Identify and present alternative systems, materials, and methods that improve value while considering project intent, life-cycle cost, energy performance, maintainability, and constructability.
Champion technology, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives for engineering, BIM, fabrication, estimating, and project delivery processes.
Collaborate with operations, service, estimating, fabrication, and executive leadership teams to support company objectives.
Participate in strategic planning, workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational development initiatives.
Support the transfer of technical expertise, customer relationships, and institutional knowledge as part of the company's long-term succession strategy.
Maintain awareness of applicable codes, design standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.