Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
About The Position
A multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy is hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineering Team Leader for its growing Buildings Engineering division in Texas. The role combines hands-on mechanical design with leadership, mentoring, and development of an engineering team. The team delivers complex projects across higher education, healthcare, commercial, corporate, multifamily, and mission-critical sectors. The successful candidate will influence technical standards, support team development, and contribute to the growth of an established engineering practice. The position involves leading engineers and designers while remaining technically involved in HVAC and mechanical building systems design, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation. The role also oversees engineering quality, project resources and delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction administration. A hybrid arrangement may be available, with office attendance depending on role requirements. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to the Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; candidates licensed outside Texas may be considered if eligible for Texas reciprocity within a short timeframe.
- Approximately 12–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on building design.
- Strong technical experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, or similarly complex buildings.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC load calculation software.
- Strong knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, energy standards, and ASHRAE requirements.
- Experience delivering large-scale projects from concept through construction.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across healthcare, higher education, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or complex commercial facilities.
- Experience managing staff performance, project resources, and technical quality.
- Strong client-facing and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing workload, resource planning, and project assignments.
- Remain technically involved in HVAC and mechanical building systems design, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Oversee engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with relevant building codes.
- Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
- Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Lead technical reviews and quality assurance processes, and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations.
- Contribute to the growth and operational performance of the mechanical engineering team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase opportunities.
- Paid holidays and annual leave.
- Family leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional membership support.
- Long-term career progression within an established national engineering consultancy.
- Straight-time overtime compensation where applicable.
- Potential performance-related bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
