Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Relocation bonus

About this Role: This is an on-site leadership position based in San Diego, California for a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer who wants to lead the Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering disciplines, drive technical excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and shape the strategic growth of a rapidly expanding MEP engineering firm.

Compensation & Benefits:

Annual Salary Range: $150,000–$225,000, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership.

At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team's long-term success—professionally and personally.

401(k) with up to 3% employer match

70% employer-paid medical insurance + 100% dental and vision

$1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance

Paid Company Holidays + 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 week Paid Sick Leave

100% employer-paid life insurance

Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal

Collaborative, structured, and growth-focused work environment

Who This Role Is For:

You take ownership of your disciplines' technical quality and overall success

You are confident making high-level engineering decisions and mentoring others

You have extensive experience leading U.S.-based commercial mechanical and plumbing engineering teams

You want to help build a growing firm while advancing toward Principal-level leadership

What You'll Do:

Lead the Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Departments, including staffing, utilization, and technical standards

Provide technical oversight and QA/QC leadership across multiple projects and project teams

Mentor mechanical and plumbing engineers, project managers, and designers to support professional growth and technical excellence

Review and approve HVAC, plumbing, piping, ventilation, hydronic, domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, energy compliance, and other critical mechanical and plumbing engineering deliverables

Partner with executive leadership on staffing strategy, resource planning, profitability, and business growth initiatives

Support project managers with technical guidance, risk management, and complex problem solving

Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development efforts while representing the firm at a senior leadership level

Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and department performance

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

Fully integrated into executive leadership and project teams

Providing leadership across the Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Departments and active project portfolio

Establishing consistency in QA/QC processes and technical standards

Building strong relationships with staff and clients while contributing to strategic business initiatives

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical preferred; California preferred)

12+ years of mechanical engineering experience with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities, including oversight of commercial plumbing systems

Strong experience leading U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering projects

Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, staffing, utilization, and QA/QC programs

Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, TRACE 3D Plus, Bluebeam, and other industry-standard mechanical and plumbing engineering software

Comprehensive understanding of the California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Building Code (CBC), California Energy Code (Title 24), ASHRAE standards, SMACNA standards, and applicable industry standards

Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading multidisciplinary coordination

Excellent communication, client relationship, and leadership skills

Work Authorization:

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Who Should NOT Apply:

Candidates without an active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Candidates without U.S.-based commercial MEP engineering experience

Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship

Engineers without demonstrated leadership experience in staffing, QA/QC, and technical oversight

Candidates seeking production-only engineering roles without department leadership responsibility