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Director of Mechanical Engineering
Location: On Site in Anaheim, CA
A confidential, design-driven engineering organization is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead a high-impact team supporting complex building system projects. This is a visible leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping people, process, and technical excellence at the same time. The right leader will help strengthen department performance, elevate design quality, and influence how projects are delivered across a growing portfolio.
This Role Offers
- Strong visibility and influence within a leadership-level engineering function
- Opportunity to guide department growth, standards, and team development
- Hands-on impact across design quality, project execution, and client engagement
- Collaborative environment with meaningful input into business planning and resourcing
- Competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)
What You Will Do
- Guide the mechanical engineering function for complex building system projects, from concept through construction support
- Shape staffing plans, mentoring, and performance expectations for a growing team of design professionals
- Review HVAC and plumbing deliverables for technical soundness, coordination quality, and code alignment
- Build practical standards for QA, documentation, and repeatable project execution
- Partner with leadership on forecasting, resource balancing, and department priorities
- Serve as a senior technical advisor on system selection, constructability, and client-facing problem solving
- Support proposals, scoping, and relationship development with owners, architects, and internal partners
- Improve department performance through process refinement, accountability, and long-range planning
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
- Eight or more years of experience in mechanical building systems design
- Professional Engineer license required, California license preferred or ability to secure reciprocity
- Demonstrated success leading teams, projects, and department-level initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and applicable building codes and industry standards
- Experience with design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead both technically and operationally
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS
Salary : $120,000 - $175,000