Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Location: Ames, Iowa Relocation Assistance: YES
Experience Required: 7+ years experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields, including 5 years experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team
Education Requirements: BS or higher in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field Certification Requirements: Professional Engineer License
Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.
We are working with a growing Mechanical Engineering and Construction firm in Ames, Iowa, which is actively seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Manager to lead their engineering department in all mechanical projects.
They are offering relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Your Role:
You will lead end‑to‑end mechanical/MEP design for construction projects, from concept through detailed design and construction support, accepting final responsibility for engineering deliverables and QA/QC for those projects.
Manage the full-cycle engineering design and layout of projects
Prepare in-house design and detailed engineering, along with less detailed presentation and conceptual plans
Process required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Serve as the point of contact for outside engineering consultants and vendors
Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
Attend design meetings with clients and partners, along with pre-construction and post-construction meetings
Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards
Mentor, train, and develop staff and evaluate staff performance
Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously
Required Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD
Required Experience:
BS or higher in Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field
Professional Engineer License
7+ years’ experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
5 years’ experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team
To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-312 and click here. Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.comand refer to Construction Engineering Manager and Job 2026-312.
Work Authorization: Due to the security clearance requirements associated with this position, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Location: Winchester, Virginia Relocation Assistance:YES – Limited
Experience Required: 10 years
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.
We are working with a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, which is actively seeking a Chief Telecommunications Technology Officer to oversee the company’s engineering efforts for their Managed Services Provider (MSP), Federal Consulting, and NG911 Interoperability Test Lab lines of business. This is a senior player-coach leadership role, requiring both engineering leadership and hands-on technical involvement.
Your Role:
You will lead the matrixed engineering team of 7 engineers, ensuring that every engagement meets the high standards of reliability and security.
Turn high-level company goals into technical reality by designing engineering roadmaps and managing them through to successful deployment.
Lead daily engineering operations with a focus on resource optimization, milestone achievement, and budgetary discipline.
Partner with company executives to turn business requirements into engineering roadmaps.
Oversee critical cybersecurity task, ensuring our mission-critical communication platforms are hardened against emerging threats.
Build a culture of excellence through active coaching, performance management, and strategic talent acquisition.
Required Skills:
Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cybersecurity, and the specialized requirements of Next Generation 911 and Emergency Communications.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications and network engineering.
7+ years of experience managing engineering teams and navigating complex project lifecycles.
Demonstrated rich experience in IP networking, Cybersecurity, Voice over IP (VoIP) technology and Public Safety Communications.
Strong background in secure voice telephony.
Telecommunications industry experience is essential.
Proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with DoD/government customers is valuable.
You must be eligible to obtain a security clearance; existing or prior clearance is a plus but not required at the time of hire.
To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-309 and click here. Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title Chief Telecom Officer and Job 2026-309.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, working in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and remote Wednesday and Friday. Relocation Assistance:No
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering Certification Requirements: Professional Engineer License in the state of Pennsylvania
Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.
We are working with a growing employee-owned engineering firm that is looking to expand their bridge engineering and construction team in Allentown, Pennsylvania, by adding a Bridge Section Head, a Bridge Project Manager, and a Bridge Project Engineer. This team will design and build highway and railway bridges throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Here are the Team members:
Bridge Section Head
Your Role:
You will lead and manage the team of structural bridge engineers responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects. This role provides technical leadership, oversees project execution, and ensures that work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You are responsible for staff development, resource planning, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
In addition to managing the section’s workload and performance, the position plays a key role in business development, client relationships, and maintaining technical excellence across all structural bridge engineering.
Coordinate the strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
Establish resources staffing needs for the section
Interview and hire staff for the section
Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or a related field
Professional Engineer License
10+ years’ experience in bridge engineering and construction
PennDOT bridge project experience
Project management and business development experience
Preferred Experience:
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Supervisory experience
Bridge Project Manager
Your Role:
You will lead and mentor a team of engineers to successfully deliver impactful projects from concept through completion. In this role, you will drive project success by guiding planning efforts, defining scope, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll serve as a key communicator with stakeholders, proactively manage risks and resources, ensure high standards of quality, and keep projects on track through clear reporting and leadership.
Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee.
Develop project specific project plans, project panagement plans, and quality management plans.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Manage subconsultants.
Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
Develop and lead in project status and presentations
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome.
Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.
Required Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong Communication Skills
Strong Presentation Skills
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer License
10+ years of experience in bridge engineering and project management
Preferred Experience:
PennDOT project experience
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
Bridge Project Engineer
Your Role:
You will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.
You will also act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Perform design computations
Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
Develop construction cost estimates
Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
Prepare proposals as required
Attend meetings with clients
Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Required Skills:
Proficient in discipline specific design software
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Written and communication skills
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer License
10 years’ experience in engineering design and construction, preferably in bridges and transportation
Preferred Experience:
PennDOT project experience strongly preferred
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
To apply be sure to refer to the role you prefer (Bridge Section Head, Bridge Project Manager, or Bridge Project Engineer) and click here. Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include the Job Title and Job 2026-294.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Location: Newark, New Jersey Relocation Assistance:No
Experience Required: 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Certification: ISO Category I, II Vibration Analysis certification or similar credential is preferred, but not required.
Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.
We are working with a leading Facilities Engineering firm that is seeking an experienced Reliability Vibration Specialist to act as Engineering Team Lead to support a Life Sciences client in the Newark, New Jersey area.
Your Role:
You will serve as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography. You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.
The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.
What You’ll Do:
Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices
Key Duties:
Act as back-up to the General Manager and supervise the account as the #2 manager, with full responsibility including supervision of other managers
Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present
Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding)
Staff, train, and be responsible for employee development
Act as the client interface
Provide payroll oversight, and budgetary oversight on some services
Oversee and coordinate projects
Manage work orders/CMMS
Manage mechanicals such as HVAC
Manage QA and Safety
Required Skills:
Strong hands-on machine vibration analysis expertise, including the ability to interpret vibration data, diagnose root causes of equipment issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of predictive maintenance experience, preferably supporting predictive maintenance programs across multiple facilities or sites.
5+ years experience in management
To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-280 and click here. Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead and Job 2026-280.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts area Relocation Assistance:No
Experience Required: 7 years
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field. Certification Requirements:
Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.
We are working with a leading manufacturing company located just northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, that is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager with demonstrated experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing, such as pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech.
Your Role:
In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory
Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
Hands-on experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech) – specifically in equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ), regulatory compliance, and maintenance programs.
To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-286 and click here. Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Engineering & Maintenance Manager and Job 2026-286.
