Director, MEP Engineering Operations

Bala Consulting Engineers

full-time

Posted on: 10/13/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: Arlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

Responsible for expanding all the engineering practice groups in the Washington, D.C. region
Collaborating with office senior staff members and other leaders across the enterprise
Furthering Bala’s exposure/reputation in the market, helping to expand the size and capabilities of the group
Share in the responsibility for top and bottom-line results
Provide leadership in a manner which will continue to ensure a cohesive and collaborative environment
Promote Bala’s culture in the DC Office, located in Arlington, VA
Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring Bala is providing best-in-class service
Drive established project management practices in a way that ensures project profitability
Work with the Director of Business Development to focus on direct sales efforts, including developing and maintaining client relationships, and delivering new projects and opportunities
Collaborate with operations and business development leads of the other offices, sharing knowledge and resources, and cultivating and closing new business
Develop short and long-term strategic plans as well as annual operating budgets and share ownership of performance against those plans
Contribute to meeting or exceeding specific revenue and profit goals and company objectives
Define/refine operational KPIs that drive bottom line growth; drive accountability of performance against metrics
Build and support a highly engaged and collaborative work environment
Assist in building out the design team by recruiting and retaining qualified technical production and project management staff
Maintain clear communications with staff concerning operational practices, goals and objectives, performance, and enterprise awareness.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required
Professional Engineering License ("PE")
15+ years of experience in the industry is required with a proven track record in both project management and design
Experience in one or more of the following would be ideal: Commercial Development, Multifamily, Life Sciences, Public or Private Education, and Corporate facilities
Highly technical engineering skills with a deep understanding of the field combined with sound business and financial acumen
Proven ability to build strong client relationships, quickly establish rapport, and gain an understanding of the client's unique challenges
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Broad experience in developing and managing high performance teams – a history of positive employee relations combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the entire workforce and all levels of management
Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate talent, identify needs, and hire technically proficient staff
Ability to create an enriched work environment, motivating staff to reach their highest potential
Superior written and verbal communication, listening, and project management skills with ability to adapt, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
401(k) with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
Employee Referral Program
Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

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Hard skills

project managementdesignMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineeringoperational KPIsfinancial acumenclient relationship managementteam developmenttechnical productionstrategic planning