VP of Mechanical Engineering (PE)

Meade Engineering • Tempe, AZ

10d

About The Position

Meade Engineering is seeking a visionary and technically exceptional VP of Mechanical Engineering to lead our mechanical practice across mission-critical and large-scale infrastructure projects. This executive leader will drive strategy, elevate technical delivery, and ensure world-class execution of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection systems for data centers and advanced facilities. This is a defining leadership opportunity for someone with deep mechanical expertise in mission-critical environments and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Must have served as Engineer of Record (EOR) on data center projects
• Must have stamped mechanical designs, drawings, and calculations for data center facilities
• 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including mission-critical or data center projects
• 5+ years leading technical teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives
• Expertise with HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH systems, boilers, piping, fire protection, and mechanical controls
• Strong experience reviewing and stamping mechanical designs
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary, high-stakes project environments
• Excellent communication, client management, and executive-level presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit, and other mechanical design platforms
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and related codes
• Experience driving process improvements or adopting emerging digital engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Division: Establish strategic direction, technical standards, and operational priorities across diverse markets and project types.
• Oversee Mechanical Design Execution: Manage engineers, designers, and project teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure Technical Excellence: Oversee system design, calculations, specifications, and QA/QC processes for HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical controls.
• Drive Consistency & Quality: Implement design standards, documentation protocols, and code-compliant engineering frameworks.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Integrate mechanical solutions early in the design process with internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as Client-Facing Leader: Represent the mechanical scope with clients, contractors, and major technology partners.
• Develop & Mentor Talent: Build, scale, and mentor mechanical engineering teams while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
• Monitor Performance & Profitability: Establish KPIs and reporting for quality, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Promote Innovation: Identify opportunities in energy efficiency, sustainability, and emerging technologies such as BIM and digital twin modeling.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold all relevant codes and standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, and local regulations.

Benefits

• All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, vacation time, paid holidays off, and yearly performance-based bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive