Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead

Location: Houston Texas
Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3 days per week in the office / 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 12 years
Education: Bachelors degree
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
Compensation: $141000$160000 annually
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation Assistance: Not available

At North Star Talent Group we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Associate Mechanical Engineering Lead Healthcare to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in healthcare design who is ready to take on broader responsibility across project delivery client relationships team leadership and business growth.

The selected candidate will lead multidisciplinary design efforts oversee mechanical systems strategy mentor engineering professionals and help deliver high-performing sustainable healthcare environments.

• Lead multidisciplinary healthcare design projects as Project Manager and Mechanical Lead.
• Oversee HVAC system design including airside systems hydronic heating and cooling systems and specialty exhaust systems.
• Ensure project quality schedule commercial performance and client expectations are met.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines construction teams clients and code officials.
• Prepare and review drawings specifications technical reports and presentation materials.
• Integrate sustainability resiliency and decarbonization goals into building-system design.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business.
• Lead proposals bid submissions scope development and contract discussions.
• Support business development efforts and identify future project opportunities.
• Mentor coach and develop junior and senior engineering staff.
• Support team growth and hiring as needed.
• Participate in professional associations and represent the organization in the local market.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• Active U.S. Professional Engineer or P.E. license.
• At least 12 years of professional experience designing building mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Significant healthcare-project experience particularly with inpatient or critical-care facilities.
• Strong knowledge of airside systems hydronic systems central plants and specialty exhaust systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects and managing complex client relationships.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards including ASHRAE and NFPA.
• Experience with energy efficiency indoor environmental quality and sustainable building practices.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery client management and commercial decision-making.
• Strong leadership communication presentation and team-development skills.

• Experience with academic medical centers specialty hospitals or community inpatient facilities.
• LEED Accreditation or WELL Certification.
• Experience with whole-building energy analysis façade thermal analysis or airflow modeling.
• Proven success winning new work and expanding client relationships.
• Experience leading or building engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare design requirements and high-performance building systems.

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $141000$160000.

Final compensation will be based on relevant experience education licensure technical expertise leadership background location and overall alignment with the role.

This is a hybrid position based in Houston Texas requiring three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Candidates should also be comfortable supporting occasional client or project-site needs as required.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.

Relocation assistance is not available.

North Star Talent Group is committed to connecting qualified professionals with opportunities where they can contribute grow and make a meaningful impact.