Facilities Engineering Lead

Kleinfelder•Hunt Valley, MD

11h•$133,000 - $227,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Facilities Engineering Lead to lead and grow the Mid-Atlantic division (Maryland, DC, and Virginia). This role will involve managing all aspects of a multi-disciplined design team, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. This is your opportunity to help shape and grow a department delivering projects that improve local infrastructure, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments across the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, DC, Virginia) division. In this leadership role, you will provide oversight and guidance across civil (land development), landscape architecture, building structures, and MEP disciplines, while collaborating with established facilities engineering teams in Maryland and across the country to deliver impactful, community-focused projects. This position can be located anywhere in Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or architecture.
9+ years of experience in engineering, design, or related technical disciplines.
Proven project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple teams and deliverables.
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and grow team members.
Solid understanding of business strategies, with the ability to leverage business acumen to meet client needs and position services effectively.
Ability to recruit, retain, and develop high-end technical talent within a dynamic organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Professional Engineer (PE) License registered in the state of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) License registered in the state of Maryland and DC.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Department Leadership: Lead and oversee technical team managers across multiple disciplines, providing comprehensive project and program oversight.
Technical Direction: Guide multidisciplinary teams using industry standards and best practices to solve complex project challenges and deliver high-quality results.
Project Management: Manage and execute projects of all sizes, taking full ownership from concept through completion.
Division Expertise: Serve as a technical expert and thought leader, representing the division within Kleinfelder and the broader industry.
Department Growth: Drive business growth through effective budget management, resource planning, and strategic development initiatives.
Business Development: Expand the Facilities/Civil business line by identifying new opportunities and leading strategic growth activities.
Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring responsiveness and alignment with client needs and market demands.
Proposal & Technical Oversight: Lead proposal preparation, including pricing strategies and technical evaluations, positioning the team for project wins.