Senior Building Systems Engineer – HVAC & Revit Expert

Colliers Engineering & Design; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group. You will work with engineers and architects on low to mid-rise new construction and renovations, applying HVAC and plumbing design principles and drafting in Revit or AutoCAD.

You will evaluate existing buildings, perform calculations, select equipment, and provide guidance to junior staff while ensuring code compliance and high-quality design delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with ABET accreditation.
• EIT certification is required; PE license is desirable.
• Advanced understanding of Revit and building services design practices.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC loads, duct/piping sizing, and related calculations.
• Familiarity with IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE, NFPA codes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and assess project designs for building electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform engineering calculations using software, spreadsheets, and manual methods.
• Create and review HVAC and Plumbing design documents, including plans, notes, schedules, diagrams, and details in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Select equipment and write specifications.
• Provide quality control and guidance to junior engineers and other disciplines.
• Conduct site visits and observe construction progress of mechanical components.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare proposals with budgeting for hours and deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

HVAC engineering principles

Duct and pipe sizing

Mechanical calculations

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Emphasis (ABET accredited)

Engineering in Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group. You will work with engineers and architects on low to mid-rise new construction and renovations, applying HVAC and plumbing design principles and drafting in Revit or AutoCAD.

You will evaluate existing buildings, perform calculations, select equipment, and provide guidance to junior staff while ensuring code compliance and high-quality design delivery.