Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead in Houston, TX, to join a regional healthcare engineering team anchored in a global multidisciplinary firm. You will serve as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on healthcare design projects, delivering cutting-edge building systems with a focus on decarbonization, sustainability, and resiliency.

The role offers hybrid work with 3 days in office and 2 days from home, and a path to lead the Houston mechanical team while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US is required.
• 12+ years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic components, with significant healthcare project experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing complex, large-scale client relationships.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality, NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary healthcare design projects.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive, coordinated design deliverables.
• Own quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects.
• Potentially lead the Houston mechanical team and serve as hiring manager for mid-level staff.
• Supervise and mentor team members, supporting career development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Healthcare design

LEED/ASHRAE knowledge

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare | Houston, TX

Hybrid | Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leadership | Houston, Texas

Heartline Staffing is hiring an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead in Houston, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Join a regional healthcare engineering team anchored in Houston at a global, multidisciplinary engineering firm
• Serve as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, primarily in healthcare
• Deliver cutting-edge building systems that address decarbonization, sustainability, and resiliency
• Potential to lead the Houston mechanical team within a wider regional discipline network

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Associate-level leadership role with a path to leading the Houston mechanical team
• Healthcare projects across the United States, and sometimes globally
• Socially meaningful work focused on sustainability and decarbonization
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
• Inclusive culture that values diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home
• Houston-based multidisciplinary team
• Client-facing role, including coordination with code officials through construction

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, specifically in healthcare
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and project managers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated design deliverables
• Own quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects
• Potentially lead the Houston mechanical team, including serving as hiring manager for mid-level staff
• Supervise and mentor team members, providing timely feedback and recognition and supporting career development
• Design complete airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, and specialty exhaust systems
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentations incorporating sustainable design methods
• Communicate with clients on project goals and financials and maintain strong relationships for repeat business
• Support future work-winning with the business leadership team
• Oversee proposals and bid submissions and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions
• Collaborate with stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction
• Participate in local professional associations

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering REQUIRED
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US REQUIRED
• 12+ years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic components, with significant experience on healthcare projects focused on inpatient critical care facilities REQUIRED
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing complex, large-scale client relationships REQUIRED
• Demonstrated track record of work-winning and commercial foresight, with proven expertise building and managing client relationships REQUIRED
• Familiarity with codes and standards, including ASHRAE, HIH, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality, and NFPA
• Strong track record of leading and managing teams and serving as a role model for developing professionals
• Ability to facilitate connections between external stakeholders and internal disciplines
• LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification preferred
• Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience, including whole-building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling, preferred