Director of Mechanical Engineering (MEP / HVAC)
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Director of Mechanical Engineering (MEP / HVAC)
Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr. The range is provided by Smith Miller Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Pittston, PA (In-Person, Relocation Available)
Take the lead. Shape the future. Own the legacy. SMA has spent three decades turning complex building puzzles into practical, sustainable solutions across healthcare, higher-ed, mission-critical, and industrial markets. We are searching for a Director of Mechanical Engineering who can elevate our craft today and guide the firm tomorrow.
The Opportunity in a Snapshot
Principal-level seat from day one with tailored equity timeline; partnership discussions begin within the first year; majority ownership is realistic within a few more years.
Geography is yours to define. Once your team is humming, lead them from anywhere with high-speed internet access.
Engineer-led culture decisions are made by practicing engineers, not distant shareholders.
Why SMA?
We sponsor youth STEM programs, host Friday BBQs, and donate design services to local recreation centers because we believe engineering should strengthen communities inside and out.
Your Mission
Lead and Grow
Set department standards, QA/QC processes, and long-term strategy.
Mentor rising engineers; recruit talent that elevates everyone’s game.
Win and Deliver
Write compelling proposals, shape fees, and secure high-profile work.
Oversee HVAC, plumbing, and fire-protection design on projects that test ingenuity and reward excellence.
Innovate and Influence
Champion BIM workflows, decarbonization strategies, and next-gen energy modeling.
Represent SMA at industry events, strengthening a brand you will help own.
Your Toolkit
BSME/BSAE (MS a plus) and an active PE (PA or ability to obtain quickly).
10+ years designing complex building systems with 3+ years leading teams.
Proven business-development chops and P&L savvy.
Mastery of HVAC design software; Revit and commissioning expertise welcomed.
A leadership style that blends rigor with genuine mentorship.
What Success Looks Like
Within 24 months you will install a high-performance mechanical playbook adopted firm-wide.
Grow mechanical revenue and margin by double-digit percentages.
Earn an equity stake and co-author SMA's five-year strategic plan.
Compensation & Benefits
Base $150k - $200k plus performance bonuses and partnership dividends.
Premium healthcare, 401(k) with 5% match, profit sharing, and relocation assistance.
Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and a sabbatical after five years.
If you’re ready to lead today, own tomorrow, and guide SMA from any horizon, click Apply Now on our careers page to start the conversation.
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- Location:
- Pittston, PA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
