Director, Mechanical Engineering

About the role

Echo Power is a Professional Engineering and Project Services company guided by core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. We are a primarily remote, family-friendly organization committed to serving our customers with excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

• Oversee multiple projects from inception through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and client standards

• Own the technical strategy and quality for complex HVAC and mechanical systems, ensuring execution through designated technical leaders

• Manage resource allocation, task delegation, and project priorities across the Mechanical Engineering team

• Oversee the technical review process to ensure designs meet safety, quality, and engineering standards

• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineering, project management, and construction teams

• Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for plan approvals, as needed

• Support business development efforts through client engagement and technical expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 20+ years of progressive experience in HVAC mechanical design and system studies, preferably in healthcare environments

• 8+ years of experience leading Mechanical Engineering teams, including remote or distributed teams

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, MEP, and NFPA standards

• Expertise in hydronic and refrigeration systems, including HVAC, process cooling, boilers, and heat exchangers

• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

• Ability to travel approximately 25% to project sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Job Location: Work-from-home role with travel requirements. Echo Power’s main office is located in Tennessee; however, most work is performed remotely with periodic travel to project sites. Candidates should live within one hour of a commercial airport.

• Pay & Benefits: Annual salary range $131,521 – $190,500 based on education and experience, with an annual bonus potential up to 50% of base salary. Work-from-home (no relocation required), flexible working hours, health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and Telehealth, four weeks’ vacation + 7 paid holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, career growth opportunities.