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Beach House Group

Director of Design

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB The Director of Design is responsible for leading the end-to-end design function ... Deep knowledge of materials, construction, pattern making, and product engineering for soft goods

AllSTEM Connections

Director of Design

Jackson, WI · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a Director of Design for a direct hire opportunity in Jackson, WI with a growing leader in the commercial and specialty construction industry. This is a highly visible ...

FlexStaff

Director of Design-Build

New Hyde Park, NY

FlexStaff is seeking a Director of Design-Build to oversee architectural design work, construction ... construction time. * Plan layouts, integrate engineering elements, and prepare scale drawings ...

AllSTEM Connections

Director of Design

Jackson, WI

$110K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a Director of Design for a direct hire opportunity in Jackson, WI with a growing leader in the commercial and specialty construction industry. This is a highly visible ...

25Eight LLC

Director of Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Company Description Stride Health is looking for a Director of Product Design to lead our small ... They'll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientists, Marketers, and ...

RealTruck Inc.

Engineering - Product/Design Requisition Number : MGREN007020 * Posted : August 20, 2026 ... This position will plan, staff, evaluate, and direct the work of employees of a work unit. PHYSICAL ...

Abbott

Director of Design

Alameda, CA · On-site

$172K - $344K/yr

We are seeking a Director, Product Design to define and lead the design vision for the next generation of Lingo. This is a senior leadership role for a visionary design executive who thrives at the ...

Abbott

Director of Design

Alameda, CA · On-site

$172K - $344K/yr

We are seeking a Director, Product Design to define and lead the design vision for the next generation of Lingo. This is a senior leadership role for a visionary design executive who thrives at the ...

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Director of Design Engineering

New York, NY • On-site

Smith Engineering
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead engineering staff through recruiting, performance reviews, and daily operations, acting as a mentor to resolve technical issues and guide career growth.

  • Manage large client engagements and support team project managers to ensure efficient, effective project execution while driving financial performance.

  • Provide senior-level technical oversight for complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and maintaining responsibility for the team's technical work product.

Job description

About Smith Engineering
Smith Engineering is a growing MEP and Energy Engineering firm serving mission-critical clients across life sciences, data centers, healthcare, higher education, and commercial real estate. We operate multiple divisions - Energy, Design, Controls, and Training - with a strong presence in the Northeast and Colorado. We are a team of engineers who care about the quality of our work and the growth of our people.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Director of Design Engineering to provide critical leadership for our Design group. This is a pivotal role designed for a senior professional who is ready to not only execute and deliver on projects, but move into true team leadership, operational management, and ownership of project financials.
The ideal candidate is someone who can "run the shop floor"-taking an ambitious, talented team and implementing the technical leadership, processes, standards, and mentorship required to grow our business and successfully serve our increasing number of high-end clients. You will sit between executive leadership and the production teams, serving as the technical and managerial "glue" that ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the high quality our clients expect.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership and Development
  • Team Management: Lead engineering staff through recruiting, performance reviews, and daily operations, acting as a mentor to resolve technical issues and guide career growth.
  • Skills and Practices: Advance team capabilities by adopting new tools and practices while supporting the direction and growth of the business.
  • Professional Standards: Ensure the team stays current on industry trends, building codes, and technical knowledge.
  • Resource Optimization: Manage project resourcing and staff allocation to hit utilization targets, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality delivery across internal teams.
Project & Financial Oversight
  • Project Leadership: Manage large client engagements and support team project managers to ensure efficient, effective execution.
  • Financial Performance: Drive commercial success by meeting revenue, profit, and utilization targets across all team projects.
  • Strategic Growth: Partner with senior leadership on business planning and strategic initiatives to drive firm-wide growth.
Technical Supervision
  • Technical Leadership: Provide senior-level oversight for complex mission-critical projects and champion innovative, "build-from-scratch" client solutions.
  • Professional Accountability: Act as Engineer of Record and maintain responsibility for the team's technical work product.
Client Care
  • Senior Presence: Lead client and owner meetings with proactive problem-solving, active listening, and clear communication.
  • Growth & Retention: Foster strong client relationships to secure repeat business and assist leadership in pursuing new project opportunities.
What We're Looking For
  • Experience: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, followed by 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with a background in mission-critical facilities and central plant design and optimization in the market sectors described above along with a PE license in NY State.
  • Proven Leadership: Extensive experience managing direct reports and multi-disciplinary teams while successfully navigating multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Technical Mastery: Possess strong expertise in central plant design and general HVAC design.
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen: Proven track record of delivering successful project financial and commercial results.
  • Continuous Improvement: Ability to scale team capacity and quality through the adoption of innovative tools, processes, and leading-edge solutions.
  • Tools & Modeling: Proficiency in computational analysis tools.

What Initial Success Looks Like:
By the six-month mark, you will have achieved the following:
  • KPI Attainment: You drive predictable team performance by hitting profitability and utilization targets and ensuring all projects meet strict quality, timeline, and budget requirements.
  • Established Leadership: You have clearly established yourself as the leader the team looks to and respects for technical and managerial guidance.
  • Problem Resolution: You have demonstrated the ability to resolve complex technical and project management issues in a timely and productive manner.
  • Operational Effectiveness: You have developed the team into a high-functioning unit and their development and growth plans are agreed and under way.
  • Project Success: You have a deep understanding of the projects, the clients, and the individual staff members and have demonstrated you can achieve excellent project outcomes for the clients and for Smith Engineering on your own and the team's projects.
Must be located within 50 miles of New York City.
Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Medical flexible spending account (FSA).
  • Transit and parking accounts.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.

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