Design Integration | MEP Technical Director

Neara; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neara is looking for an MEP Technical Director in Austin, Texas, to lead MEP system integration within their Design Integration team. This full-time position requires a licensed Professional Engineer with over 10 years of experience in complex projects related to advanced manufacturing and healthcare.

The successful candidate will guide project teams in optimizing mechanical and electrical design solutions and manage MEP coordination issues effectively to enhance project outcomes. A strong background in HVAC systems and construction documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with progressive responsibility in MEP roles.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and healthcare.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MEP subject matter expert in design quality reviews.
• Analyze existing designs and provide alternative solutions.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with internal and external teams.

Skills

Proficiency with Revit

Commercial HVAC systems knowledge

Client-facing communication skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Energy modeling experience

Experience with Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Navisworks

Energy modeling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Design Integration | MEP Technical Director

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Job type: Full Time · Department: VDC · Work type: On-Site

About Job

The MEP Technical Director is a licensed Professional Engineer who serves as Rogers-O'Brien's in-house MEP systems expert within the Design Integration team. This role brings engineering authority and technical credibility to the design review process, Design-Build projects, design-assist engagements, pursuits, and constructability reviews. The primary focus of this role is on the preconstruction and design phases, guiding alternative mechanical and electrical design solutions, evaluating MEP systems for cost and performance optimization, and providing expert-level guidance to project teams, clients, and design partners.

This role strengthens RO's ability to proactively identify and resolve MEP coordination issues, reduce RFIs, and deliver a better set of construction documents — particularly on complex projects in the Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, mission-critical, and healthcare sectors.

Skills & Qualification

• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, and/or energy modeling software
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including central plants, air handling systems, and building automation
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting MEP construction drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing presentations
• Ability to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience with progressive responsibility
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, technology, mission-critical (data centers), and healthcare sectors
• LEED AP, CxA, or similar sustainability/commissioning credential
• Experience with energy modeling and building performance simulation
• Prior experience at a general contractor, MEP contractor, or design-build firm
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in HVAC/mechanical systems design, construction, or consulting within the AEC industry

Responsibilities

• Serve as the MEP subject matter expert within the Design Quality Review process, reviewing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design documents for coordination gaps, code compliance concerns, missing information, and constructability issues
• Review mechanical specifications and drawings for completeness, risk assessment, and alignment with project requirements
• Provide detailed, technically grounded mark‑ups and written feedback to both the RO project team and the external Design Team on MEP-related items
• Identify design coordination issues and installation challenges early in the project lifecycle, reducing costly changes during construction
• Support the Design Integration Sr. Manager in managing third‑party review consultants on MEP-specific scopes
• Analyze existing mechanical and electrical designs and develop creative alternatives to achieve project goals related to cost, schedule, energy performance, and constructability
• Support preconstruction leads and the Design Integration team in value engineering efforts for HVAC and mechanical systems, including lifecycle cost analysis
• Provide alternative design recommendations when appropriate, presenting real‑world solutions that align with client budgets and project goals
• Evaluate emerging mechanical technologies and sustainability strategies for project application
• Partner with the Design Integration Sr. Manager on Design‑Build and Design‑Assist projects, providing MEP technical leadership throughout the design phase
• Participate in design coordination meetings with internal stakeholders (Estimating, Operations, VDC, Quality) and external design teams, representing MEP interests
• Monitor MEP design progress against the project budget and flag scope or cost concerns to the project team and estimating
• Work closely with VDC and Operations teams during the clash coordination process, providing MEP technical expertise to resolve complex system conflicts
• Partner with Estimating to ensure MEP design decisions remain aligned with project budgets and that cost comparisons of alternative design solutions are well‑informed
• Collaborate with Quality to carry lessons learned from MEP construction and warranty data back into the design review process
• Validate trade partner assumptions and scopes related to mechanical and electrical systems
• Provide technical input for RFP responses, interviews, and client presentations, representing RO's MEP engineering capabilities
• Support project pursuit teams on Design-Build and Design-Assist opportunities, contributing MEP expertise to design approach strategy and proposal development
• Develop new and foster existing relationships with design firms, ownership groups, material suppliers/vendors, and trade partners