Contract Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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
• Demonstrated client management skills and ability to easily maintain relationships while simultaneously winning new work and growing the business 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Existing network of business contacts for potential projects preferred but not required
• Proven record of preparing qualifications based on proposals, and winning work 
• Experience with sustainability designs preferred
• Revit experience preferred
• Position will occasionally require work in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions
• Work frequently requires prolonged computer use
• May occasionally be required to list up to 25 lbs

• We offer flexible working schedules and a hybrid work environment with the option to work from home two days per week

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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