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Mechanical Engineering Department Manager (MEP) - Arlington, VA

ADP Workforce Now
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2027

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Nottingham, MD, and Arlington, VA.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

We are seeking a strong, experienced senior Mechanical Engineer (MEP) with leadership capability to lead our Washington, DC area Mechanical Engineering Departments and support the function enterprise-wide. The role will be entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial, and work on overall organizational advancements, bot operationally and technically.

Primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineering Department Manager will include:

• Work on implementing operational and technical processes and expertise.

  • Review and evaluate forward-thinking system design to continue to develop best-in-class designs.
  • Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert with the ability to answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering staff.

• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by.

• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects.

• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.

• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.

• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally.

• Perform department management activities including recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leadership.

Requirements for this position include: 

• 10 plus years’ experience in mechanical design (MEP)

• Team supervisory experience is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering and PE license required

• Skilled technical writer

• Expert knowledge of building codes

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.

• Knowledge of Sustainable certification programs

• Strong software skills including Revit

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with competitive market salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays – is the personal holiday included in that 8?
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work


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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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