Principal Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

T&M Associates•Columbus, OH

5h•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

T&M Associates is seeking a Principal MEP Engineer to join its Columbus office. The role provides advanced technical expertise, independent engineering judgment, and project leadership. The Principal Engineer will help strengthen client relationships, mentor technical staff, support business development, expand T&M’s MEP capabilities in Ohio, and assist with MEP projects in the New Jersey offices. The position serves as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design. It leads the preparation and review of construction documents and engineering analyses, provides construction administration, and offers technical direction to project teams. The role also contributes to client pursuits and long-term relationships, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across regional offices using AutoCAD and Revit. The role is based in Columbus within a hybrid work environment. The estimated salary range is $105,000–$135,000, with the actual offer depending on experience, education, skills, internal pay equity, and geographic location. New hires must provide documents establishing eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive engineering experience.
Strong technical expertise in MEP engineering and the ability to independently address complex engineering challenges.
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Engineering experience in MEP, facilities, or building systems design.
Hands-on design experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design, applying advanced engineering concepts and independent judgment.
Lead the preparation and review of construction documents, including engineering calculations, drawings, details, specifications, and technical reports.
Perform and oversee heating and cooling load calculations and other engineering analyses to support effective, code-compliant system design.
Provide construction administration services, including site visits, construction meetings, mechanical submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and coordination with contractors and clients.
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and project team members while maintaining high standards for technical quality and project delivery.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and support project pursuits, proposals, business development, and long-term client relationships.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and MEP professionals across T&M’s regional offices, using AutoCAD and Revit for project design and documentation and contributing to the growth of the MEP Practice.
Help expand T&M’s MEP capabilities in Ohio and assist with MEP projects in its New Jersey offices.