MEP Engineer

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior MEP Engineer to lead building systems consulting projects including MEP commissioning, facility assessments, energy audits, diagnostics, remedial design, and construction observation services.

The role combines technical leadership, client relationship management, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development across commercial, institutional, industrial, and public sector clients. Candidates should have PE and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in building systems, facilities consulting, commissioning, or MEP engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience conducting facility assessments, commissioning, diagnostics, or energy audits.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Experience managing projects and interacting directly with clients.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Certified Commissioning Agent (CxA)
• Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
• Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• Prior consulting engineering experience
• Property Condition Assessment (PCA) experience
• Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) experience
• Energy audit experience
• Construction administration experience
• Revit or AutoCAD experience
• Business development and proposal writing experience
• Healthcare, higher education, commercial, or industrial facility project experience

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP commissioning projects and develop engineering recommendations.
• Perform facility condition assessments and property condition assessments.
• Conduct HVAC, electrical, and plumbing system evaluations.
• Perform diagnostics, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables for clients.
• Conduct building system inspections and construction observations.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and manage budgets.
• Coordinate resources across offices and disciplines.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PE license within 12 months

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a Senior MEP Engineer to lead building systems consulting projects focused on MEP commissioning, facility assessments, energy audits, diagnostics, remedial design, and construction observation services. This individual will serve as a technical leader while managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting business development efforts.

Projects support commercial, institutional, industrial, public sector, transportation, communications, and energy clients. The role combines engineering analysis, field investigations, project management, report preparation, and client-facing consulting responsibilities.

Responsibilities + Percentage Breakdown of Day:

• Project Execution & Technical Engineering (30%)
  
  
  
  • Lead MEP commissioning projects
  
  
  • Perform facility condition assessments and property condition assessments
  
  
  • Conduct HVAC, electrical, and plumbing system evaluations
  
  
  • Perform diagnostics, investigations, and root cause analysis
  
  
  • Develop engineering recommendations and solutions
  
  
  • Prepare technical reports and deliverables
  
  
  
  


• Field Work & Site Assessments (20%)
  
  
  
  • Conduct building system inspections
  
  
  • Perform construction observations
  
  
  • Verify installations comply with plans and specifications
  
  
  • Collect field data and evaluate equipment performance
  
  
  
  


• Project Management (20%)
  
  
  
  • Develop project scopes and schedules
  
  
  • Manage budgets and project profitability
  
  
  • Coordinate resources across offices and disciplines
  
  
  • Track project progress and deliverables
  
  
  
  


• Client Relations & Business Development (20%)
  
  
  
  • Prepare proposals and fee estimates
  
  
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations
  
  
  • Support new business opportunities and account growth
  
  
  
  


• Leadership & Mentorship (10%)
  
  
  
  • Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
  
  
  • Review technical work products
  
  
  • Provide guidance on engineering standards, codes, and best practices
  
  
  
  

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering


• 5+ years of engineering experience in building systems, facilities consulting, commissioning, or MEP engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire


• Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems


• Experience conducting facility assessments, commissioning, diagnostics, or energy audits


• Ability to prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations


• Experience managing projects and interacting directly with clients


• Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and regulations


• Professional Engineer (PE)


• Certified Commissioning Agent (CxA)


• Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)


• Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)


• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)


• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)


• Prior consulting engineering experience


• Property Condition Assessment (PCA) experience


• Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) experience


• Energy audit experience


• Construction administration experience


• Revit or AutoCAD experience


• Business development and proposal writing experience


• Healthcare, higher education, commercial, or industrial facility project experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].