Principal Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare

About the role

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with healthcare experience to join its growing Houston team.

This is a senior-level, client-facing "seller-doer" role responsible for both delivering high-quality healthcare engineering solutions and helping grow the firm's healthcare practice in the Houston market. The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership to develop client relationships, identify new opportunities, and expand the company's presence in the healthcare sector.

The Principal will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary project teams, helping deliver innovative, sustainable healthcare designs that address complex client needs.

This position will serve as a key member of the Texas leadership team and will play an important role in the continued growth and development of the Houston healthcare practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients to drive repeat business and identify new opportunities.
• Be responsible for project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage financial performance, implement risk controls, and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams, fostering professional growth through development opportunities and performance evaluations.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences in engaging and innovative ways.
• Promote sustainable design practices that support improved health outcomes, grounded in the latest scientific research.
• Serve as Lead Engineer or Engineer of Record on key projects, ensuring technical excellence and accountability.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience with experience designing hospitals from concept design through construction administration and commissioning of systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering required.
• Experience leading project teams as a project manager or project director on medium to large scale projects.
• Proven leadership in mechanical design, with a client-focused, collaborative approach.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• PE in Texas.