Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead

YK Solutions • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Client’s West + LATAM Healthcare team is seeking an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead to join its multidisciplinary team in Houston. The role leads project management and mechanical engineering for multidisciplinary design projects, particularly in healthcare, and contributes to delivering sustainable, resilient, and decarbonization-focused building systems. The position may also lead the Houston mechanical team within a wider regional discipline network, including hiring mid-level staff.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate teams and project delivery, oversee quality and commercial performance, maintain client relationships, and support business development and work-winning. The role includes designing and documenting mechanical systems, integrating sustainable design methods, preparing proposals and bids, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders and code officials through construction. The position also involves mentoring and developing team members and participating in local professional associations.

The role is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. Relocation support may be available; candidates needing relocation must have prior local experience. The stated annual base salary range is $147,050–$189,700, depending on experience, education, and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
• U.S. Professional Engineering license.
• At least 12 years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic system components.
• Significant experience working on healthcare projects, with a substantial focus on inpatient critical care facilities such as academic medical centers, specialty care centers, or community inpatient hospitals.
• Familiarity with codes and standards, specifically ASHRAE, HIH, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality, and NFPA.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing complex, large-scale client relationships.
• Track record of winning work, commercial foresight, and expertise building and managing successful relationships with client organizations.
• Strong leadership experience and a track record of leading and managing teams.
• Ability to serve as a role model and support the career development of others.
• 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 for multidisciplinary design projects, particularly in the healthcare business.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines and work with project managers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated design deliverables.
• Manage project quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations.
• Potentially lead the Houston mechanical team within a regional discipline network, including hiring mid-level staff.
• Assist, supervise, and mentor team members, providing timely feedback and recognition and supporting career development.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical systems, including airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, and specialty exhaust systems.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials, incorporating sustainable design methods in buildings.
• Represent the client and communicate with clients about project goals and financials.
• Maintain client relationships to support project delivery and repeat business, and represent project teams to clients.
• Work with the business leadership team to anticipate and support future work-winning aligned with science business development strategies.
• Oversee proposal and bid preparation and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions.
• Assist and supervise staff on a range of projects, primarily in healthcare.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction.
• Participate in local professional associations.

Benefits

• Relocation support may be provided for the right candidate, subject to the stated local-experience condition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior