Principal Mechanical Engineer (San Francisco)

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170,000.00 / yr - $230,000.00 / yr

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Principal Healthcare Mechanical Engineering

Location : San Francisco, CA | Industry Leader in A / E Design

Are you a senior mechanical engineer with a passion for healthcare design and a vision for leadership? An award-winning design firm is seeking a Principal-level Mechanical Engineer to drive its Healthcare Engineering practice in Northern California.

This is a client-facing leadership role that combines technical excellence with business strategy. You'll help grow the healthcare market presence, shape design standards, and lead high-impact projects that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and integrated design.

What You'll Do :

• Lead mechanical design for hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and medical office buildings
• Build and mentor a growing team of engineers and designers
• Partner with architecture and MEP leaders across the region
• Drive business development and deepen relationships with key healthcare clients
• Oversee design delivery, QA / QC, team resourcing, and financial performance

What You Bring :

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering (PE required)
• Deep expertise in healthcare MEP systems, codes (NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, CA Building Code)
• Proven leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and business growth
• Strong understanding of sustainable design in healthcare environments
• Experience with Design-Build, IPD, or Design Assist preferred
• HFDP, LEED AP, or PMP is a plus

Join a firm that's redefining healthcare environments for future generations through collaborative, forward-thinking design.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering, Management, and Design

Industries

Engineering Services and Design Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

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