Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead, Healthcare HVAC

Job overview

The Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead, Healthcare HVAC role is hybrid in Houston, TX, with an annual salary of $141,000–$180,000. Heartline Staffing is recruiting for a senior engineering leadership opportunity focused on multidisciplinary design projects, primarily in healthcare facilities, including inpatient critical care environments. The role leads mechanical design and project delivery while coordinating disciplines, maintaining quality and commercial performance, and developing client relationships. It also supports team development and business development, with potential to lead the Houston mechanical team and serve as a hiring manager.

What you'll do

• Act as project manager and mechanical lead for multidisciplinary design projects
• coordinate engineering disciplines
• lead design of airside, hydronic plant, and specialty exhaust systems
• oversee drawings, specifications, reports, and presentations
• incorporate sustainable design
• communicate with clients about goals, delivery, and financials
• support proposals, bids, and work-winning
• negotiate contracts
• mentor staff
• coordinate stakeholders and code officials through construction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate mechanical engineering lead

healthcare hvac

houston tx

$141k–$180k/year

hybrid

mechanical engineering

healthcare facilities

critical care

hvac design

project management

professional engineer license

team leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering and U.S. Professional Engineer license required; 12+ years designing building HVAC systems and significant healthcare and inpatient critical-care project experience required. LEED accreditation and WELL certification preferred.

About the employer

Purple Cow Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.