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Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead | Healthcare | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting · Houston, TX, US

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Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Staff / principal
Experience
12+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026
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Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Lead | Healthcare | Houston, TX

Hybrid | Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Leadership | Houston, Texas

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN

Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 608-216-2928

Email: [email protected]

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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is hiring an Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead in Houston, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Join a regional healthcare engineering team anchored in Houston at a global, multidisciplinary engineering firm
  • Serve as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, primarily in healthcare
  • Deliver cutting-edge building systems that address decarbonization, sustainability, and resiliency
  • Potential to lead the Houston mechanical team within a wider regional discipline network

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

  • Associate-level leadership role with a path to leading the Houston mechanical team
  • Healthcare projects across the United States, and sometimes globally
  • Socially meaningful work focused on sustainability and decarbonization
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home
  • Houston-based multidisciplinary team
  • Client-facing role, including coordination with code officials through construction

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead on multidisciplinary design projects, specifically in healthcare
  • Coordinate with multiple disciplines and project managers to deliver comprehensive, coordinated design deliverables
  • Own quality standards, commercial metrics, and client relations for projects
  • Potentially lead the Houston mechanical team, including serving as hiring manager for mid-level staff
  • Supervise and mentor team members, providing timely feedback and recognition and supporting career development
  • Design complete airside systems, heating and cooling hydronic plant systems, and specialty exhaust systems
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, technical reports, and presentations incorporating sustainable design methods
  • Communicate with clients on project goals and financials and maintain strong relationships for repeat business
  • Support future work-winning with the business leadership team
  • Oversee proposals and bid submissions and negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and code officials to deliver integrated projects through construction
  • Participate in local professional associations

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering REQUIRED
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the US REQUIRED
  • 12+ years of professional experience designing building HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic components, with significant experience on healthcare projects focused on inpatient critical care facilities REQUIRED
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing complex, large-scale client relationships REQUIRED
  • Demonstrated track record of work-winning and commercial foresight, with proven expertise building and managing client relationships REQUIRED
  • Familiarity with codes and standards, including ASHRAE, HIH, LEED energy efficiency and indoor quality, and NFPA
  • Strong track record of leading and managing teams and serving as a role model for developing professionals
  • Ability to facilitate connections between external stakeholders and internal disciplines
  • LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification preferred
  • Engineering analysis and energy modeling experience, including whole-building energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modeling, preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first.

You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

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