Senior Mechanical Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a PE license and 10+ years of experience to lead major healthcare, federal, and higher-education projects. You will mentor engineers, steer design of HVAC, plumbing, and central utilities, and grow our mechanical practice across Texas.

The role emphasizes technical leadership and client service. The candidate will guide project teams, manage scope and scheduling, and drive business development in collaboration with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE license in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading HVAC, plumbing, and central utility systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IBC, IMC, IECC, IPC, NFPA.
• Proficiency with ASHRAE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering effort for complex healthcare, federal, higher education, and industrial projects.
• Provide technical leadership for HVAC, plumbing, and central utility system design from concept through construction.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and client criteria (IBC, IMC, IPC, etc.).
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.
• Perform engineering calculations, system analyses, equipment selection, and basis of design development.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and performance.
• Support construction administration including submittals, RFIs, site observations, and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and EITs to foster growth.
• Establish and promote best practices and quality standards within the team.
• Support business development activities and client engagement for pursuits.
• Expand Dallas office presence in target markets using technical and relationship-building skills.
• Develop strong client relationships for repeat business and growth.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding of new talent.
• Contribute to strategic growth and leadership of the Dallas mechanical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Load Calculation Software

Energy Modeling Software

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

With ten or more years of experience to help grow and strengthen our Dallas office. We are looking for a licensed PE with experience delivering complex healthcare, federal, higher education, and industrial projects who is excited to lead major project pursuits, mentor engineers, and help expand our mechanical practice across Texas and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, helping expand our capabilities in federal, education, mission critical/data center, healthcare, and industrial markets. This individual will lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems, mentor developing engineers, support business development efforts, and help grow the office’s technical depth. Through strong leadership and engineering expertise, they will play a key role in advancing Coffman’s reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead mechanical engineer for complex healthcare, federal, higher education, industrial, and mission critical projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for HVAC, plumbing, and central utility system design from concept through construction.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client-specific criteria, including IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE, NFPA, FGI, UFC, and VA design requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Perform and oversee engineering calculations, system analyses, equipment selection, and basis of design development.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and technical performance.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, site observations, and commissioning efforts.
• Mentor mechanical engineers, designers, and EITs to foster technical excellence and professional growth.
• Establish and promote best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives within the mechanical engineering team.
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits.
• Expand the Dallas office’s presence in healthcare, federal, higher education, and industrial markets through technical expertise and relationship building.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that contribute to repeat business and long-term growth.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and developing future engineering talent.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and leadership of the Dallas office and mechanical engineering practice.

Ability to travel

This position is not a remote position. This role is based in Dallas, TX and requires in-person attendance. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S) in Mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of IBC, IMC, IECC, IPC, and NFPA.
• Fully proficient in ASHRAE standards.
• Healthcare facility design experience, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or medical office buildings.
• Federal project experience with VA, USACE, DoD, GSA, or other government agencies.
• Higher education campus infrastructure and facility design experience.
• Industrial manufacturing, process, or mission critical facility experience.
• Experience leading projects exceeding $10M construction value.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technically overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Load Calculation Software
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with energy modeling.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different - our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do. Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Department: Mechanical
Office: Dallas, TX