Hands-On MEP Engineer for Facilities & Lab Builds

Atomicsemi; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Office Meals

Job summary

fab2 in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA is hiring a hands-on MEP Engineer to build out spaces, keep office, lab, and production areas running smoothly, and support rapid growth.

You will own maintenance, repairs, and vendor coordination across multiple sites, with a pragmatic, detail‑oriented mindset. Travel up to 50% and collaboration with architects, engineers, and operations teams are expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably industrial/manufacturing with ground-up or retrofit projects.
• Familiar with basic safety practices and facility compliance requirements.
• Experience with HVAC, MEP systems, or process equipment.
• Experience with general maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience working in an active lab or light industrial environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to various work sites.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate construction and install projects from ideation to delivery and operation (furniture, shelving, process piping, electrical/mechanical work, cabling, etc.).
• Perform and coordinate day-to-day facilities maintenance and repairs across office, lab, and production areas
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with building systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
• Support lab and R&D teams with equipment moves, setups, and facility needs
• Coordinate and escort vendors and contractors when specialized work is required
• Spot problems early and fix or elevate them before they become bigger issues
• Help keep facilities safe, organized, and operational
• Pitch in on one-off projects and urgent fixes as they come up

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

HVAC/MEP experience

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Active lab environment

Travel readiness

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Job description

fab2 in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA is hiring a hands-on MEP Engineer to build out spaces, keep office, lab, and production areas running smoothly, and support rapid growth.

You will own maintenance, repairs, and vendor coordination across multiple sites, with a pragmatic, detail‑oriented mindset. Travel up to 50% and collaboration with architects, engineers, and operations teams are expected.