Healthcare Principal Engineer Hybrid Lead Houston

Nomad Search Partners; Durango (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Houston seeks a principal with healthcare experience to lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex hospital projects. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering innovative, sustainable healthcare solutions.

As Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record, you will drive client relationships, present technical concepts to diverse audiences, and contribute to Texas leadership with a client-focused, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, with hospital design experience from concept through commissioning.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience leading project teams as PM or director on medium to large projects.
• Proven leadership in mechanical design and client-focused collaboration.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• PE in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in healthcare project design and execution.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Maintain relationships with healthcare clients to drive repeat business.
• Oversee compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineering staff and provide performance feedback.
• 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

organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Arup in Houston seeks a principal with healthcare experience to lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex hospital projects. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering innovative, sustainable healthcare solutions.

As Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record, you will drive client relationships, present technical concepts to diverse audiences, and contribute to Texas leadership with a client-focused, collaborative approach.