Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cleanrooms & HVAC

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and evaluation of mechanical systems for cleanrooms and HVAC projects in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes field investigations, cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

This contract position spans 12 months with hybrid work requiring at least three on-site days weekly. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ years of dry systems experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college required.
• Minimum 10 years of Dry systems experience required.
• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, OR 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in mechanical discipline in a project or staff group.
• Performs work using Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Coordinates engineering efforts between groups, client, suppliers, and contractors.
• Leads technical tasks and mentors other engineers or project subgroups.
• Communicates complex technical issues to management and supports Engineering Department initiatives.
• Mentors designers and drafters to support professional development.

Skills

Air Handling Systems

Cleanroom standards

Engineering leadership

Field investigations

Problem solving

Communicating complex issues

Mentoring teammates

System analysis

BSAPs

Material requisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

10+ years dry systems experience or 14–17 years of relevant work experience

Tools

BSAPs

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cleanrooms & HVAC

Location: Houston, TX (Preferred) or Chandler, AZ

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — at least 3 days per week in-person at the assigned office or project

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $59.35–$77.03 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project's mechanical aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project's mechanical aspects are met.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in mechanical discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• Assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks as directed.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to Supervisor and/or project management. Supports function initiatives of developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design guides, appropriate Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
• Mentors designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development. Supports the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Required Skills

• In depth knowledge of equipment packages such as Air Handling Systems, Air Condensing units, Variable Air Volume Units and Cleanroom Recirculation Air and Exhaust Systems.
• Good working knowledge of International standard for cleanrooms and associated controlled environments (ISO 14644 1 thru 14), Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST-RP-CC001, 002, 006, 007, 012, 021, 034) for Cleanrooms and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), SMACNA and International Mechanical Code (IMC) standards for HVAC and Air Handling Units.
• Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
• Thorough understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including construction practices and the economics involved.
• Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.
• Able to troubleshoot issues in a field or job site setting confidently, and to provide instruction on how to resolve issues identified.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Applicant should be able to identify specific industry and technology experience.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent) required.
• Minimum 10 years of Dry systems experience required.
• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, OR 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of Dry systems experience with a degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; OR 14–17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree per education requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This privately held engineering, procurement, and construction firm has operated for more than 125 years, delivering more than 25,000 complex infrastructure projects across 160 countries on all seven continents — with a portfolio spanning energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals. The organization serves national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies, with project scale and technical complexity that is among the highest in the industry. Holding a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews — including a 4.0-star rating for career opportunities, one of the highest in its sector — the organization employs civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, nuclear and environmental remediation professionals, and technical specialists across its global project network.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14082 Industry: Engineering