Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare HVAC | $141K-$180K

Purple Cow Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing along with a hybrid Houston opportunity seeks an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead to oversee multidisciplinary healthcare design projects. You will coordinate disciplines, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships in a senior engineering role.

The position emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and mentoring of staff while supporting proposals and growth within a broader regional network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering required.
• PE license in the United States required.
• 12+ years of professional HVAC design experience required.
• Healthcare project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead for healthcare design projects.
• Coordinate multiple engineering disciplines to deliver integrated designs.
• Maintain project quality, metrics, and client relationships.
• Lead design of airside systems, hydronic plants, and exhaust systems.
• Prepare drawings, specs, technical reports and presentations.
• Mentor and develop team members; support business development.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Healthcare HVAC design

Mentoring

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering Or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License In The United States

Job description

Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare HVAC | $141K-$180K

Full-Time | Hybrid | Houston, TX

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead for a hybrid opportunity in Houston, Texas. This senior engineering leadership role will lead multidisciplinary design projects with a significant focus on healthcare facilities, including inpatient critical care environments.

This opportunity combines hands-on mechanical engineering leadership, project management, client relationship management, team development, and business development. The Mechanical Engineering Lead will oversee complex HVAC system design while helping deliver coordinated, sustainable building solutions focused on performance, resiliency, energy efficiency, and decarbonization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead will serve as a Project Manager and Mechanical Lead for multidisciplinary design projects, primarily within the healthcare sector. This individual will coordinate across engineering disciplines and project teams while maintaining responsibility for design quality, commercial metrics, project delivery, and client relationships.

The position also has the potential to lead the Houston mechanical team as part of a broader regional discipline network, including serving as a hiring manager for mid-level staff. The successful candidate will mentor and develop team members while supporting client development, proposals, work-winning initiatives, and repeat business.

ROLE

• Act As Project Manager And Mechanical Lead For Multidisciplinary Design Projects, Primarily Within Healthcare.
• Coordinate Multiple Engineering Disciplines To Deliver Comprehensive And Coordinated Design Deliverables.
• Maintain Responsibility For Project Quality Standards, Commercial Metrics, And Client Relationships.
• Lead The Design Of Mechanical Building Systems Including Complete Airside Systems, Heating And Cooling Hydronic Plant Systems, And Specialty Exhaust Systems.
• Prepare And Oversee Drawings, Specifications, Technical Reports, And Presentation Materials.
• Incorporate Sustainable Design Methods Into Building Projects.
• Communicate With Clients Regarding Project Goals, Delivery, And Financials.
• Build And Maintain Strong Client Relationships Supporting Successful Project Delivery And Repeat Business.
• Coordinate And Represent Multidisciplinary Project Teams With Clients.
• Support Future Work-winning And Business Development Strategies.
• Oversee The Preparation Of Proposals And Bid Submissions.
• Negotiate Contracts, Terms, And Conditions.
• Assist, Supervise, And Mentor Staff Across A Variety Of Projects, Primarily In Healthcare.
• Provide Timely Feedback And Recognition To Team Members.
• Support The Growth And Career Development Of Junior And Senior Team Members.
• Collaborate With Internal And External Stakeholders And Code Officials To Deliver Integrated Projects Through Construction.
• Participate In Local Professional Associations.
• Potentially Lead The Houston Mechanical Team As Part Of A Wider Regional Discipline Network.
• Potentially Serve As Hiring Manager For Mid-level Staff.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Houston, TX
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering Or Architectural Engineering REQUIRED
• Professional Engineering (PE) License In The United States REQUIRED
• 12+ Years Of Professional Experience Designing Building HVAC Systems REQUIRED
• Significant Healthcare Project Experience REQUIRED
• Significant Experience Focused On Inpatient Critical Care Facilities Such As Academic Medical Centers, Specialty Care Centers, Or Community Inpatient Hospitals REQUIRED
• Comprehensive Building HVAC Design Experience Including Airside Systems And Hydronic System Components REQUIRED
• Comprehensive Understanding Of Heating And Cooling Hydronic Plant Systems REQUIRED
• Comprehensive Understanding Of Specialty Exhaust Systems REQUIRED
• Familiarity With Applicable Codes And Standards Including ASHRAE, HIH, LEED Energy Efficiency And Indoor Quality, And NFPA REQUIRED
• Experience Leading Multidisciplinary Projects REQUIRED
• Experience Managing Complex, Large-Scale Client Relationships REQUIRED
• Demonstrated Track Record Of Work Winning And Commercial Foresight REQUIRED
• Proven Experience Building And Managing Successful Client Relationships REQUIRED
• Demonstrated Experience Leading And Managing Teams REQUIRED
• Ability To Facilitate Connections Between External Stakeholders And Internal Disciplines REQUIRED

Preferred

• LEED Accreditation Preferred
• WELL Certification Preferred
• Engineering Analysis And Energy Modeling Experience Preferred
• Whole Building Energy Analysis Experience Preferred
• Façade Thermal Analysis Experience Preferred
• Airflow Modeling Experience Preferred