Mechanical Director | MEP Building Systems

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