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: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
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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

• 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.