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