Healthcare Principal

Skyelia; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyelia, based in Houston, TX, seeks a principal with healthcare design experience to join our growing team. This role is a mechanical seller/doer located in Houston, partnering with our leadership to deliver and grow the Houston healthcare business.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and mentor staff, delivering sustainable healthcare designs that meet client goals and regulatory requirements. You will serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects, ensuring technical

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in healthcare design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• PE licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in healthcare design from concept to construction.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Oversee financial performance, risk controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and supervise engineering staff and conduct evaluations.
• Present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote sustainable design practices grounded in current research.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Planning & organization

Mechanical design

Texas PE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

About

Location: Houston, TX (hybrid 3 days/onsite)

Full-time position

The Role

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Houston office is looking for a principal with healthcare experience to join our growing team. This role will be a mechanical seller/doer located in Houston who will partner with our leadership team to deliver and grow our Houston healthcare business. You'd be leading and mentoring our multi-disciplinary teams; help deliver forward-thinking healthcare designs that are sustainable and help solve our client's toughest issues and help continue to grow. This role will be a key member of our Texas leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients to drive repeat business and identify new opportunities.
• Be responsible for project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage financial performance, implement risk controls, and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, fostering professional growth through development opportunities and performance evaluations.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in engaging and innovative ways.
• Promote sustainable design practices that support improved health outcomes, grounded in the latest scientific research.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects, ensuring technical excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience with experience designing hospitals from concept design through construction administration and commissioning of systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
• Experience leading project teams as a project manager or project director on medium to large scale projects.
• Proven leadership in mechanical design, with a client-focused, collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• PE in Texas.