Hiring: Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $140,000 $180,000/yr
Schedule: Full-time Hybrid
Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to manage multidisciplinary design projects with a strong focus on healthcare facilities. This role combines technical leadership, project management, client relationships, team development, and business development while delivering complex HVAC and building systems designed around sustainability, resiliency, and energy efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary mechanical design projects within the healthcare sector
Serve as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead for complex projects
Coordinate project teams, disciplines, stakeholders, and code officials
Design and oversee airside, hydronic, heating and cooling, and specialty exhaust systems
Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentation materials
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Oversee proposals, bids, contracts, and commercial project requirements
Mentor and supervise engineering staff
Support hiring and team development initiatives
Promote sustainable and energy-efficient building design
Support business development and work-winning activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S.
12+ years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems
Significant healthcare project experience, particularly inpatient critical care facilities
Experience with airside and hydronic systems
Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing large-scale client relationships
Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, LEED, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality
Demonstrated business development and work-winning experience
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification preferred
Experience with energy modeling and engineering analysis preferred
