Principal Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

T&M Associates•Columbus, OH

7d•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 company’s New Jersey offices. The position serves as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, leading design and documentation for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. It includes preparing and reviewing construction documents, performing and overseeing engineering analyses, and providing construction administration. The role also provides technical guidance to team members, advises clients, contributes to project pursuits and proposals, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and MEP professionals across regional offices using AutoCAD and Revit. T&M Associates describes its workplace as a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment and offers a competitive benefits package. New hires must provide documents indicating eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience; experience in MEP, facilities, or building systems design is preferred.
Strong technical expertise in MEP engineering and 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.
MEP, facilities, or building systems design experience.
Hands-on design experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical resource on complex MEP projects, including design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, applying advanced engineering concepts and independent judgment.
Lead 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, review of mechanical submittals, responding 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 regional offices, use AutoCAD and Revit for project design and documentation, and contribute to continued growth of the MEP Practice.
Help expand T&M’s MEP capabilities in Ohio and assist with MEP projects in the New Jersey offices.