Healthcare Principal & Lead Engineer, Houston (Hybrid)

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

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