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

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  Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers, overseeing workload, resource planning, and project assignments.

  
  


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  Remain technically involved in HVAC and mechanical building systems design, calculations, specifications, and construction documentation.

  
  


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  Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.

  
  


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  Oversee engineering deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and compliance with relevant building codes.

  
  


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  Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements.

  
  


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  Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

  
  


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  Lead technical reviews, quality assurance processes, and the resolution of complex engineering challenges.

  
  


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  Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and site observations.

  
  


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  Contribute to the growth and operational performance of the mechanical engineering team.

  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

  
  


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  Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Candidates licensed outside Texas may be considered if eligible for Texas reciprocity within a short timeframe.

  
  


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  Approximately 12–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on building design.

  
  


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  Strong technical experience designing HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, or similarly complex buildings.

  
  


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  Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering teams.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and HVAC load calculation software.

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, energy standards, and ASHRAE requirements.

  
  


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  Experience delivering large-scale projects from concept through construction.

  
  

Desirable:

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  Experience across healthcare, higher education, mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or complex commercial facilities.

  
  


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  Experience managing staff performance, project resources, and technical quality.

  
  


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  Strong client-facing and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

  
  

Compensation & Benefits

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  Competitive base salary of approximately $120,000–$180,000+, depending on experience and leadership responsibilities.

  
  


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  Straight-time overtime compensation where applicable.

  
  


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  Potential performance-related bonus.

  
  


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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  
  


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  401(k) and employee stock purchase opportunities.

  
  


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  Paid holidays, annual leave, and family leave.

  
  


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  Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and professional membership support.

  
  


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  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.