Mechanical Director | MEP Building Systems
Houston, TX Metropolitan Area
Target Base Salary: $160,000–$195,000, depending on experience and leadership scope
Lead the practice. Develop the talent. Shape what comes next.
An established MEP engineering consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Director to guide its mechanical practice, strengthen client relationships, and develop the next generation of engineering leaders.
This opportunity combines technical influence with a seat at the leadership table. Bring your experience designing complex building systems—and help shape the people, projects, and direction of the practice.
Why this opportunity stands out:
Leadership influence: Work directly with firm leadership on staffing, technical standards, project pursuits, and practice growth.
Meaningful project ownership: Guide mechanical design from early planning through construction, with authority over quality and delivery.
A diverse building portfolio: Lead HVAC and mechanical systems work across healthcare, higher education, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Talent development: Build a team where mentorship, technical training, and professional development support engineers at every level.
Long-term career growth: Expand your influence across client development, business strategy, and operational leadership.
Competitive compensation: Target base of $160,000–$195,000, with a proposed performance incentive package.
Support for life outside work: Proposed benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement contributions, PTO, and flexible work arrangements.
Your impact:
Lead, mentor, and grow the mechanical engineering team.
Oversee HVAC design, equipment selection, system coordination, and technical reviews.
Manage project staffing, schedules, budgets, and engineering quality.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and architectural partners.
Collaborate with electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines on integrated building solutions.
Help pursue new work and strengthen long-term client relationships.
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically 15+ years of progressive MEP building systems experience.
Professional Engineer license; Texas registration or ability to obtain it.
Experience leading engineers, managing projects, and maintaining client relationships.
Strong HVAC design expertise and knowledge of applicable building and energy codes.
Familiarity with Revit and mechanical load and energy modeling tools.
The ability to connect technical excellence with sound business decisions.
Ready for a strategic career move with greater influence and room to build?
Contact David Meyer for a confidential conversation.
David Meyer | GPAC
david.meyer@gogpac.com(605) 610-4543
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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