Market Leader

Company Overview

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) brings together expertise and innovation to solve complex challenges. Since 1978, AEI has supported mission‑driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. With more than 1,000 professionals across 23 offices, AEI shapes the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. The firm has earned national recognition from publications such as Building Design+Construction, Engineering News‑Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, including being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple “Best of the Best” project awards.

Role Overview

As a Market Leader – Science & Technology in the Boston office, you will empower clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, protect the global environment, and create a greener future. You will exercise independent judgment to create and maintain client relationships, collaborate with other Principals, and contribute to strategic planning, staffing, and market development.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to create and maintain client relationships that develop business opportunities aligned with AEI’s strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Boston office leadership for strategic planning, staffing, and market development.
• Generate and build long‑term relationships with clients, builders, and architects, and produce qualified project leads.
• Negotiate and develop consultant/teaming strategies and guide the preparation of marketing documents.
• Participate in interview preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to negotiate and secure new assignments on major healthcare, science & technology, or energy & utilities projects.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams through planning, design, and construction on projects ranging from under $1 million to over $100 million.
• Proven ability to provide conceptual‑level planning with architects and owners.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 10+ years in a consulting environment designing building systems or leading design projects across MEP disciplines.
• Recent (within 5 years) experience in the healthcare, science & technology, or energy & utilities market performing project management.
• Successful management of large and complex projects for sophisticated clients.
• Demonstrated leadership on projects and with staff.
• Long history of very satisfied clients.
• Ability to travel up to 50 % of the time to client or prospective‑client sites, conferences, and other locations where project development opportunities exist.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration.

Skills

• Excellent perceptual, conceptual, and interpretive skills.
• Strong commitment to service excellence.
• Strong collaboration and networking abilities.
• Ability and willingness to develop, share, and follow up on business opportunities in a team environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Effective prioritization of multiple tasks.
• Proven effectiveness working both individually and within team environments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Performance‑based year‑end bonus.
• Flexible work environment that supports well‑being.
• Wellness resources.
• Community‑focused initiatives and thoughtful employee perks.