Description
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.
Requirements
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
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
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
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
