Senior Mechanical Engineer (10+ years)

Coffman Engineers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience and a valid PE license to lead design on healthcare, federal, higher education, and industrial projects. You will mentor engineers, guide project teams, and drive business development while expanding the mechanical practice across Texas.

The role focuses on leading design from concept to construction, ensuring code compliance, and delivering high-quality, innovative solutions in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• PE license (Mechanical) required.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IBC, IMC, IECC, IPC, NFPA.
• Fully proficient in ASHRAE standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 and client criteria.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate 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 submittals, RFIs, and site observations.
• Mentor mechanical engineers, designers, and EITs.
• Establish and promote best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development activities and client engagement.
• Expand Dallas office presence in target markets through technical expertise and relationships.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships for repeat business.
• Participate in recruiting and developing talent.

Skills

PE license

10+ years exp

HVAC design

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Energy modeling

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

Coffman Engineers is seeking a 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

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.

Preferred Experience

• 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 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.

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.

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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

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.