Mechanical Engineer Team Lead - MEP

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Team Lead - MEP to join our team in Durham, NC. 

Our professionals combine engineering expertise with sound economic and management principles to design, optimize, and modernize heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and other building systems for K–12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial clients.

Whether supporting new construction or renovation projects, we deliver solutions that enhance building performance, occupant comfort, and long-term value.

Keeping facilities operating safely, reliably, and cost-effectively is an ongoing challenge.

Our team helps clients navigate aging infrastructure and evolving operational demands through practical, forward-thinking design solutions.

Energy efficiency is at the core of our approach, with a focus on reducing operating costs, improving system performance, and evaluating alternative energy sources whenever they provide a practical and measurable benefit.

Primary Function:

RVE is seeking a licensed engineer with strong technical, project management, client relationship and leadership capabilities to run our MEP Division in the Durham, NC office.  This individual will partner with our Practice Director, Group Leader, and Project Managers to support our clients and projects. 

Primary Duties:


* Day to day management of the MEP team in the Durham, NC office


* Provide leadership and guidance to engineers in the application of MEP design and project management for K-12, higher education, healthcare, life sciences, municipal and state projects (new construction and renovations)


* Develop and implement MEP design strategies based on client input and compliance with local, state and national codes and standards


* Acting as the main point of contact and maintaining a good working relationship with clients


* Financial forward planning, managing and achieving targets and budgets


* Negotiating fees, contracts and deliverables internally and externally


* Be a driver for business development centered on expansion of the MEP Division in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina


* Responsible for seeking new opportunities with new clients and securing work for the firm


* Ensuring adequate resource levels within the office


* Hiring new staff and managing the team structure

Education and Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required, Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred


* Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of North Carolina


* 10+ years of experience in design and construction of innovative and technically challenging buildings and MEP systems


* Ability to manage teams of MEP Engineers and technical staff while acting as Project Manager for design projects


* MEP Experience within K-12, higher education, healthcare, life sciences, municipal, and state facilities preferred...