Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead for a global, multidisciplinary engineering firm’s Houston-based healthcare engineering team. The role serves as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, primarily in healthcare, delivering building systems that address decarbonization, sustainability, and resiliency. The position may also lead the Houston mechanical team within a broader regional discipline network. This is a client-facing role involving coordination with project teams, stakeholders, and code officials through construction. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the Houston office and two days working from home. Projects are across the United States and may sometimes be global. Compensation details are shared during a recruiter conversation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the United States.
At least 12 years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic components, with significant healthcare experience focused on inpatient critical care facilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing complex, large-scale client relationships.
Demonstrated work-winning track record and commercial foresight, with proven expertise building and managing client relationships.
Familiarity with codes and standards, including ASHRAE, HIH, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality, and NFPA.
Strong track record of leading and managing teams and serving as a role model in developing professionals.
Ability to facilitate connections between external stakeholders and internal disciplines.

Nice To Haves

LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification.
Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience, including whole-building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling.

Responsibilities

Act as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, particularly healthcare projects.
Coordinate with multiple disciplines and project managers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated design deliverables.
Own project quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relationships.
Potentially lead the Houston mechanical team, including serving as hiring manager for mid-level staff.
Supervise and mentor team members, providing timely feedback and recognition and supporting career development.
Design complete airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, and specialty exhaust systems.
Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentations incorporating sustainable design methods.
Communicate with clients about project goals and financials and maintain relationships that support repeat business.
Support future work-winning with the business leadership team.
Oversee proposals and bid submissions and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions.
Collaborate with stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction.
Participate in local professional associations.