Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

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 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group in our Austin, TX office. This role will work alongside engineers and architects as part of a design team applying mechanical engineering principles towards the successful design of low to mid-rise new construction projects, as well as evaluating existing buildings for renovations or reuse.

We provide a full range of mechanical engineering services to municipal, commercial, higher education and public work agencies, partnering with clients to design buildings from the ground-up or to renovate existing buildings to optimize their use. Our engineers work with clients from concept through construction to create customized, cost-effective solutions that enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments.

Our designs emphasize performance and are built with long-term facility operations in mind. Decisions are driven by objective data and in-depth client collaboration.

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group in our Austin, TX office. This role will work alongside engineers and architects as part of a design team applying mechanical engineering principles towards the successful design of low to mid-rise new construction projects, as well as evaluating existing buildings for renovations or reuse.

We provide a full range of mechanical engineering services to municipal, commercial, higher education and public work agencies, partnering with clients to design buildings from the ground-up or to renovate existing buildings to optimize their use. Our engineers work with clients from concept through construction to create customized, cost-effective solutions that enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments.

Our designs emphasize performance and are built with long-term facility operations in mind. Decisions are driven by objective data and in-depth client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and assess project designs.
• Perform engineering calculations with software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
• Create and review HVAC and Plumbing design documents, incuding plans, notes, schedules, diagrams, and details, modeled in Revit or drafted in AutoCAD.
• Select equipment and write specifications.
• Perform quality control related tasks.
• Provide training and guidance to other disciplines, staff members and junior engineers.
• Perform site visits, survey the mechanical components of existing buildings, and make observations of ongoing construction progress.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFI's.
• Preparation of proposals, such as budgeting hours or expectations for deliverables.
• Be responsive to others and share information and new ideas to improve processes and help achieve company and project goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate.
• Attend training seminars and presentations by professional organizations to further engineering knowledge and develop business skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Emphasis from an ABET accredited University.
• 6-10 years' experience in building engineering field.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification required, but a Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable.
• Possess an advanced skill level and understanding of Revit.
• Expert understanding of HVAC engineering principles, calculations such as heating and cooling loads, duct and pipe sizing, duct static and pump head calcs, and psychometrics.
• Understanding of plumbing design principles, DWV sizing and layout, pipe sizing, storm water and natural gas pipe sizing.
• Advanced understanding of controls and sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE, NFPA is desirable.
• Possess an intermediate/advanced level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must be able to perform job specific tasks with limited guidance as well as interact and collaborate with multiple members of a design team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

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