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Healthcare Principal | Mechanical Engineering | Houston, TX

Purple Cow Recruiting · Houston, TX, US

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Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Staff / principal
Experience
15+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026
Job description

About this role

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Healthcare Principal | Mechanical Engineering | Houston, TX

Hybrid | Healthcare Engineering Leadership | Houston, Texas

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN

Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 608-216-2928

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn

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

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Healthcare Principal in Houston, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Principal-level mechanical seller-doer role for a global, multidisciplinary engineering firm's growing Houston healthcare practice
  • Partner with leadership to deliver and grow the Houston healthcare business
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams delivering forward-thinking, sustainable healthcare designs
  • Key member of the Texas leadership team

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

  • Principal-level role on the Texas leadership team
  • Help shape and grow a healthcare engineering practice
  • Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects
  • Socially meaningful work focused on sustainable design and improved health outcomes
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home
  • Houston-based multidisciplinary team
  • Client-facing leadership role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of healthcare projects, aligned with client goals, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations
  • Cultivate and maintain strong healthcare client relationships to drive repeat business and new opportunities
  • Own project budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
  • Manage financial performance, implement risk controls, and ensure technical and regulatory compliance
  • Supervise and mentor engineering teams, including development opportunities and 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, grounded in current scientific research
  • Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation

Requirements:

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

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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