Project Engineer II - Mechanical - Texas

Upgrade Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Project Engineer II - Mechanical for multiple Texas markets. This on-site role reports to the project leadership and coordinates with stakeholders to drive project execution and technical solutions in HVAC, plumbing, and related systems.

You will interpret plans, assemble submittals, procure equipment, and manage change orders while ensuring schedule adherence and budget control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team on multiple mechanical projects.
• Serve as lead technical resource on smaller projects.
• Coordinate with management and stakeholders on project matters.
• Keep stakeholders informed on timelines and budget.
• Manage change orders and track impacts.
• Estimate impacts of project changes.
• Expedite materials as needed.
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Assemble submittal packages and project docs.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services.
• Participate in subcontractor selection and hiring.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical questions.

Skills

Reading plans

Strong communication

CAD & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title:Project Engineer II - Mechanical- Texas

Location:Multiple Texas markets, including Waco, Amarillo, Abilene, and Childress (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Engineer II supports the project team across several smaller or larger complex mechanical projects and serves as the lead technical resource on smaller projects. The role sits at the center of day-to-day project execution: interpreting plans and specifications, assembling complete submittal packages and required project documentation, procuring equipment, materials, and services, and participating in the selection and hiring of subcontractors.

This position collaborates closely with management and project stakeholders and keeps them informed on every issue affecting project timeline and budget. The Project Engineer II owns change order management, ensuring changes are completed accurately, tracked as required, and their impact estimated, and expedites material as needed to hold schedule. The role is expected to analyze and resolve more complex technical questions and problems as they arise, drawing on in-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and related systems design.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the project team on several smaller or larger complex mechanical projects
• Serve as the lead technical resource on smaller projects
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders on all project matters
• Keep management and stakeholders informed on all issues affecting project timeline and budget
• Manage change orders and ensure they are completed accurately and tracked as required
• Estimate the impact of project changes
• Expedite material as needed
• Provide interpretation of plans and specifications
• Assemble complete submittal packages and other required project documentation
• Procure equipment, materials, and services
• Participate in the selection and hiring of subcontractors
• Analyze and resolve more complex questions and problems as needed

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC and plumbing, and a general understanding of system operations
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office, such as Excel
• Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles

Ready to grow your engineering career on major mechanical projects across Texas?