Director, Mechanical Engineering

Director, Mechanical Engineering About Echo Power Echo Power is a Professional Engineering and Project Services company guided by our 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. We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our Mechanical Engineering team and oversee the design and execution of mechanical infrastructure solutions for healthcare facilities across the United States. What You’ll Get to Do In this role, you will lead and scale the Mechanical Engineering function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and efficient mechanical systems tailored to healthcare environments. You will oversee complex projects from concept through completion while guiding a distributed team and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities include: 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 What You Bring 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. Job Location This is a 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 $131,521 – $190,500 annual salary (based on education and experience) 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 Family-oriented culture Career growth opportunities