Associate, Mechanical Engineering Lead

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