Mechanical Engineer

Sentient Industries; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver mechanical and plumbing systems across diverse building types within a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to system design, analysis, documentation, and coordination from concept through construction, collaborating with architects, contractors, and internal teams to ensure code-compliant project delivery.

Salary ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 per year with hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of mechanical/plumbing building systems design experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, hydronic, controls, and plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, venting).
• Exposure to medical gas and fire protection systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience with load calculation tools (e.g., Trane TRACE or equivalent).
• Familiarity with building codes and standards.
• Experience with specification writing (AIA MasterSpec or SpecsIntact preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support design of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and related mechanical systems.
• Develop layouts, calculations, and construction documents across all project phases.
• Perform system sizing, engineering analysis, and technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project stakeholders.
• Assist with construction documentation, specifications, and technical reporting.
• Support field coordination to ensure design intent is met during construction.
• Provide guidance to junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

ACC

Load calculations

Communication

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trane TRACE

Job description

About the Company

We are a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative, people-centered design solutions. For decades, we have partnered with clients across the education, civic, healthcare, and community sectors to create environments that inspire learning, collaboration, and growth. Our success is built on a commitment to design excellence, strong client relationships, and investing in our people. We foster a collaborative culture where creativity, professional development, and teamwork are valued, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Job Details

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of mechanical and plumbing systems across a wide range of building types within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. In this role, you will contribute to system design, analysis, documentation, and coordination efforts from concept through construction. You will work closely with senior engineers and collaborate with architects, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality, code-compliant project delivery. Project experience spans healthcare, education (K-12 and higher ed), federal and military, justice, commercial, industrial, residential, hospitality, data centers, and other institutional markets.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Hybrid work flexibility that promotes work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and related mechanical systems.
• Develop layouts, calculations, and construction documents across all project phases.
• Perform system sizing, engineering analysis, and technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project stakeholders.
• Assist with construction documentation, specifications, and technical reporting.
• Support field coordination to ensure design intent is met during construction.
• Provide guidance to junior staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 6+ years of mechanical/plumbing building systems design experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, hydronic, controls, and plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, venting).
• Exposure to medical gas and fire protection systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience with load calculation tools (e.g., Trane TRACE or equivalent).
• Familiarity with building codes and standards.
• Experience with specification writing (AIA MasterSpec or SpecsIntact preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy