Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead
Location: Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary: $147,000 $190,000 Base
Employment: Full-Time
Elite Talent Connect is seeking an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead for an exciting opportunity with a leading global engineering and design organization in Houston, Texas.
This is a senior-level leadership opportunity for an accomplished Mechanical Engineer / PE with extensive experience in HVAC, MEP building systems, and healthcare/hospital projects.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with project leadership, client management, team development, and business development responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mechanical/HVAC engineering design for complex building projects, with a strong focus on healthcare facilities.
Lead the design of airside HVAC, heating and cooling hydronic systems, central plant systems, specialty exhaust, and related mechanical systems.
Serve as Mechanical Lead and/or Project Manager on multidisciplinary projects.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical quality, and client expectations.
Coordinate with architectural, electrical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
Lead and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Participate in proposals, presentations, project pursuits, and business-development activities.
Support the continued development and growth of the Houston mechanical engineering team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
12+ years of professional engineering experience.
Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Extensive HVAC and mechanical building-systems design experience.
Strong experience with airside and hydronic HVAC systems.
Significant experience with healthcare facilities, hospitals, inpatient environments, or complex healthcare projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Project and team leadership experience.
Strong client-facing communication skills.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
Preferred Background
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with experience involving:
Hospitals and academic medical centers
Inpatient and critical-care environments
Central utility plants
Complex hydronic systems
Specialty exhaust systems
Sustainable/high-performance building design
Healthcare facility design standards
Client development and work-winning
Leading and developing mechanical engineering teams
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $147,000 $190,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
This is a hybrid position based in Houston, Texas, offering the opportunity to join a highly respected global engineering environment while taking a significant leadership role in complex healthcare and institutional projects.
Comprehensive benefits and additional employee programs are available.
Apply
If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with an active PE license, strong HVAC/building-systems expertise, healthcare project experience, and engineering leadership experience, we would like to hear from you.
All applications and conversations will be handled confidentially.
