Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer: Critical Plant Ops (Austin)

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

Job summary

Technology Navigators in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to own exhaust, process vacuum, and compressed air systems on a 24/7 industrial campus. You will drive the full system lifecycle from design reviews through turnover to operations.

The role requires hands-on ownership, reliability focus, and leadership of 5+ engineers and PMs, with strong experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and reading P&IDs and drawings.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years in plant operations, reliability or design engineering.
• Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience on industrial systems.
• Comfort reading P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Ownership mindset and problem-resolution track record.

Responsibilities

• Own and support exhaust, vacuum, and compressed air systems that never shut down
• Lead commissioning, startup, and turnover activities
• Review designs, redlines, as-builts, and P&ID documentation (AutoCAD involved)
• Run capacity forecasting and capital improvement planning
• Mentor and lead a team of 5+ engineers and project managers
• Lead root cause analysis and task-force responses when critical issues come up
• Work cross-functionally with contractors, vendors, operations, and maintenance

Skills

Ownership & leadership

Commissioning & troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading P&IDs & schematics

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Technology Navigators in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to own exhaust, process vacuum, and compressed air systems on a 24/7 industrial campus. You will drive the full system lifecycle from design reviews through turnover to operations.

The role requires hands-on ownership, reliability focus, and leadership of 5+ engineers and PMs, with strong experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and reading P&IDs and drawings.