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Retained Recruitment for Mechanical Engineer (MEP)s

Mechanical Engineers design and oversee HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems in commercial, industrial, and healthcare building projects. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $80,000 – $135,000
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What Does a Mechanical Engineer (MEP) Do?

Designing mechanical building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection), preparing engineering drawings and specifications, performing load calculations, supporting construction administration, reviewing submittals, and commissioning mechanical systems.

What We Screen For

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE licensure preferred, 4–10 years of building mechanical engineering experience, and proficiency with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, Revit MEP). Healthcare or data centre mechanical experience is frequently required.

💡 Hiring Insight

Mechanical engineers who have managed full construction administration — not just design — and have experience responding to field RFIs under schedule pressure understand both the design and construction dimensions of their impact.

Typical Compensation
$80,000 – $135,000
PE licensure and specialty vertical experience (healthcare, data centre, cleanroom) command the top of this range.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–40 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Mechanical Engineer (MEP) — FAQ

Most Mechanical Engineer (MEP) searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE licensure preferred, 4–10 years of building mechanical engineering experience, and proficiency with engineering design tools (AutoCAD, Revit MEP). Healthcare or data centre mechanical experience is frequently required.
Mechanical engineers who have managed full construction administration — not just design — and have experience responding to field RFIs under schedule pressure understand both the design and construction dimensions of their impact. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $80,000 – $135,000. PE licensure and specialty vertical experience (healthcare, data centre, cleanroom) command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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