Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Location: Texas
Salary: $120,000–$180,000+ DOE
Employment: Full-Time | Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are representing a leading multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Team Leader to join its growing Buildings Engineering division in Texas.

This opportunity is suited to a technically strong Mechanical Engineer who enjoys remaining hands-on with design while also leading, mentoring, and developing an engineering team.

The company delivers complex building projects across higher education, healthcare, commercial, corporate, multifamily, and mission-critical sectors.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence technical standards, support team development, and contribute to the continued growth of an established engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing workload, resource planning, and project assignments.
Remain technically involved in HVAC and mechanical building systems design, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.
Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
Oversee engineering deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with relevant building codes.
Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Lead technical reviews, quality assurance processes, and the resolution of complex engineering challenges.
Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations.
Contribute to the growth and operational performance of the mechanical engineering team.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Candidates licensed outside Texas may be considered if eligible for Texas reciprocity within a short timeframe.
Approximately 12–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on building design.
Strong technical experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, or similarly complex buildings.
Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC load calculation software.
Strong knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, energy standards, and ASHRAE requirements.
Experience delivering large-scale projects from concept through construction.

Desirable:

Experience across healthcare, higher education, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or complex commercial facilities.
Experience managing staff performance, project resources, and technical quality.
Strong client-facing and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary of approximately $120,000–$180,000+, depending on experience and leadership responsibilities.
Straight-time overtime compensation where applicable.
Potential performance-related bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) and employee stock purchase opportunities.
Paid holidays, annual leave, and family leave.
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and professional membership support.
Long-term career progression within an established national engineering consultancy.

Working Arrangements

The business supports a collaborative office environment with flexibility depending on role requirements.

A hybrid working arrangement may be available, although team leadership responsibilities could require additional office attendance.

Candidates should be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for developing engineering teams, I would welcome a confidential conversation.

Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity, compensation, and the wider engineering team in more detail.