Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of innovative mechanical systems for diverse building projects. This role involves collaborating with architects and engineers, managing project teams, and producing detailed engineering drawings using advanced design software. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HVAC design and a strong understanding of the construction process. If you are passionate about creating integrated building designs and have a track record of delivering high-quality results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with HVAC system design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of mechanical systems for various building sectors.
• Manage project teams and produce high-quality construction documents.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Design

Communication Skills

Code Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, and Energy. You will lead mechanical engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.

You will be responsible for leading the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed mechanical engineering drawings and calculations. Responsibilities include management of Mechanical Designers and/or other team members.

The successful candidate will

• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
• Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research.
• Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations including code research.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED accreditation.
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Building energy modeling experience.