Mechanical Engineer

Stone Peak Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design and implement HVAC and utility systems for food and beverage production facilities. The role demands strong expertise in mechanical systems and requires 8-11 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include performing load calculations, overseeing project execution, and vendor selection. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in sanitary environments are encouraged to apply. The position involves 10-25% travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience.
• Experience in mechanical systems for food and beverage or pharmaceutical environments is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mechanical systems for food and beverage production facilities.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and code reviews.
• Create project documents including calculations, reports, and construction drawings.

Skills

HVAC design

plumbing systems

fire suppression systems

energy calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

vendor selection

project scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer III (Utilities & HVAC)

Job Summary: Design and implement mechanical systems as part of a broad engineering and architectural team in designing and building food and beverage production facilities. Specifically, HVAC, plumbing / utility, and fire suppression systems. Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, calculating space heat and cooling loads, determining and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Mechanical Engineers will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. You will be a member of our mechanical department and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Work independently on projects


• Work several projects simultaneously


• Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from design through execution


• Perform heating and cooling load calculations


• Code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs


• Perform mass energy balance calculations


• Perform drainage and line loss calculation


• Perform flow test analysis (hydrant or other)


• Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)


• PID drafting & design


• Bid package: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule


• Provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs


• Bid Review


• Peer design review


• Scheduling – MS Project


• Discipline lead for commissioning activities


• Equipment selection


• Vendor and Sub-contractor selection


• Controls functional description development


• Create mechanical schedules


• Present engineering findings to client, interfaces directly and regularly with client


• Building code familiarity, compliance & review


• Insurance carrier requirements – familiarity and review


• Vendor shop inspection / FAT


• Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems


• Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members


• Develop Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications


• Develop P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details


• Sizing and developing layouts for ductwork and piping plans

• Assist with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers


• Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.


• Fixture selection


• Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per the intent of the design


• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices


• Support talent growth within our organization


• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor


• Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4-year degree


• 8-11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus


• 8-11 years of experience HVAC and/or Utilities design and specifications experience


• 8-11 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)


• 8-11 years of experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.


• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus


• Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.


• Travel Requirement: 10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.