Senior MEP Practice Leader (Healthcare)

Kimley-Horn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Dallas seeks a Senior Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of healthcare MEP experience to lead design from concept through construction and oversee junior staff. The position requires a PE license and strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills to coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams on complex healthcare projects.

This role offers the chance to manage full project lifecycles, ensure code compliance, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP design experience for healthcare projects.
• PE license required; leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and health-care codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design from concept through construction documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record where applicable.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.
• Prepare proposals and assist with contracts.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

MEP design leadership

Project management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Code compliance (NEC/NFPA)

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit BIM

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Easypower

Job description

Overview

Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," Kimley-Horn prides itself on hiring high-achieving, dedicated, and reliable professionals. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical OR Electrical Engineer to join our Dallasoffice. This individual will be a motivated professional with 10+years of experience who will lead junior staff and oversee mechanical or electrical design from concept through construction documents and construction administration. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience managing project teams and clients in an engineering consulting environment, specifically within Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects and the healthcare industry.

• Senior Mechanical or Electrical Engineer role in conjunction with lead engineer responsibilities, including the ability to serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR)

• Ability to serve as the project manager, overseeing MEP design execution for various healthcare projects is a plus.

• Lead project teams in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions

• Prepare cost proposals and administer project contracts, including add service agreements

• Write responses to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications for various clients and marketing opportunities

• Collaborate with various departments, disciplines, and subconsultants to plan and manage project resources efficiently

• Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring project execution aligns with industry standards

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design through completion

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and regulations

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and contractors

• Perform quality control reviews of MEP system designs, calculations, and drawings

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in MEP design for healthcare projects within an engineering consulting environment

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

• Experience with design software such as Revit BIM, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and Easypower

• Proficiency in national and local building codes, including NEC, State Energy Codes, NFPA guidelines, and FGI guidelines

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience conducting electrical system studies (e.g., short circuit, over-current device coordination, Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NFPA 70E) is a plus (For electrical engineers only)

• A PE license is mandatory, along with strong program management experience

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability

• Experience with mentoring and coordinating the work of designers and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.