Principal Mechanical Engineer

Engtal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in healthcare design to lead projects and mentor teams. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience and demonstrate expertise in healthcare MEP systems and sustainable design practices. This role emphasizes leadership while shaping the firm’s healthcare market presence.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• Deep expertise in healthcare codes (NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170).
• Proven leadership in project delivery and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Build and mentor a team of engineers.
• Drive business development and enhance client relationships.

Skills

Healthcare MEP systems

Leadership

Sustainable design

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Principal – Healthcare Mechanical Engineering

Location: San Francisco, CA | Industry Leader in A/E Design

Are you a senior mechanical engineer with a passion for healthcare design and a vision for leadership? An award-winning design firm is seeking a Principal-level Mechanical Engineer to drive its Healthcare Engineering practice in Northern California.

This is a client-facing leadership role that combines technical excellence with business strategy. You'll help grow the healthcare market presence, shape design standards, and lead high-impact projects that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and integrated design.

What You'll Do:

• Lead mechanical design for hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and medical office buildings
• Build and mentor a growing team of engineers and designers
• Partner with architecture and MEP leaders across the region
• Drive business development and deepen relationships with key healthcare clients
• Oversee design delivery, QA/QC, team resourcing, and financial performance

What You Bring:

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering (PE required)
• Deep expertise in healthcare MEP systems, codes (NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, CA Building Code)
• Proven leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and business growth
• Strong understanding of sustainable design in healthcare environments
• Experience with Design-Build, IPD, or Design Assist preferred
• HFDP, LEED AP, or PMP is a plus

Join a firm that’s redefining healthcare environments for future generations through collaborative, forward-thinking design.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Management, and Design

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Design Services

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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