Mechanical Engineer

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Dallas seeks a Mechanical Engineer to produce detailed construction drawings and perform complex calculations for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection on mission-critical projects. You will join a fast-paced engineering team delivering critical facilities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, drive for technical excellence, and coordination with project partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection in data centers, healthcare, labs or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments.
• Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping.
• Supports fire protection and controls design.
• Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with standards.
• Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews sizing criteria.
• Produces detailed construction drawings coordinated across disciplines.
• Coordinates with internal and external team members for project success.
• Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to teams.
• Participates in training and continuous learning initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Trace 3D Plus

Pipe-Flo

Hands Down Psychrometrics

CFD software FloEFD

TileFlow

6Sigma

Star CCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification preferred

PE licensure a plus

Tools

CFD software FloEFD

TileFlow

6Sigma

Star CCM

Bluebeam

Trace 3D Plus

Pipe-Flo

Hands Down Psychrometrics

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC Dallas, Texas, United States

About this position

At CM Mission Critical Engineering, we strive to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that meet the needs of our mission critical clients while pushing the limits of today's technologies and setting tomorrow's standard for success.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for producing highly detailed, fully coordinated construction drawings and performing complex mechanical engineering calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This role integrates into a highly technical, fast‑paced engineering team and contributes to the successful delivery of mission‑critical projects. The Mechanical Engineer must demonstrate strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external project partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments

Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping

Supports performance‑based fire protection and controls design

Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with applicable standards

Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews system selections and sizing criteria

Performs engineering studies including, but not limited to:

• Cooling/heating load calculations
• Ventilation calculations
• Air balance summaries
• CFD modeling
• Duct static calculations
• Pump head calculations

Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines

Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure project success

Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to project teams and business partners

Participates in daily or weekly training and continuous learning initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Applicable Autodesk Revit experience required

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Experience with design and analysis tools such as Bluebeam, Trace 3D Plus, Pipe‑Flo, and Hands Down Psychrometrics

Experience with CFD software (FloEFD, TileFlow, 6Sigma, Star CCM, or similar) preferred

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines

Strong organizational skills with consistent on‑time project delivery

Proven success working with all levels of management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function well in a high‑paced and occasionally stressful environment

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field required

3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment

Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in highly technical market sectors such as data centers, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments preferred

E.I.T. certification preferred but not required

PE certification or active pursuit of licensure is a plus

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk & working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature & level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, & skills required. Management reserves the right to amend & change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

CM Mission Critical Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions solely based on business needs, job requirements, & individual qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or any other status protected by the law. At this time, we are not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship, including H1‑B.