Healthcare Principal | Mechanical Engineering | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting • Houston, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Principal-level mechanical engineering seller-doer to help deliver and grow a global, multidisciplinary engineering firm’s Houston healthcare practice. The role partners with leadership, serves as a key member of the Texas leadership team, and leads and mentors multidisciplinary teams delivering forward-thinking, sustainable healthcare designs.

This is a client-facing leadership position responsible for healthcare project delivery, client relationships, financial and technical performance, team development, and regulatory compliance. The Healthcare Principal may serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including hospital design from concept through construction administration and systems commissioning.
• Experience leading project teams as a project manager or project director on medium- to large-scale projects.
• Proven leadership in mechanical design.
• Client-focused, collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of healthcare projects in alignment with client goals, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Cultivate and maintain healthcare client relationships to drive repeat business and new opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Manage financial performance, implement risk controls, and ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, including providing development opportunities and conducting performance evaluations.
• Present complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences in engaging, innovative ways.
• Promote sustainable design practices that support improved health outcomes and are grounded in current scientific research.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects.

What This Job Offers

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