Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE

gpac; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Paid PE and CE costs

Job summary

A well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Austin is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC and plumbing design on data center and healthcare projects, from concept through construction administration, while mentoring junior engineers.

You will act as the mechanical point of contact with clients and architects, coordinate with electrical and structural teams, review drawings, and support project QA/QC, with hybrid schedule flexibility and full benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Active PE license or Texas licensure by comity.
• 8+ years of building MEP design experience at a consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC/IPC, and energy codes.
• Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and load software such as Trace 3D Plus or HAP.
• LEED AP or healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis.
• Produce and stamp construction documents, specifications, and calculations.
• Act as the main mechanical point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate with the electrical and structural disciplines, and review shop drawings and RFIs.
• Mentor and QA/QC the work of junior engineers and designers.
• Make site visits and handle construction administration.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection

Client coordination

Mentoring

Construction administration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Trace 3D Plus

HAP

Job description

An established MEP consulting engineering firm in Austin is adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to its building systems team. You'll lead HVAC and plumbing design on data center, telecommunication center, commercial, healthcare, higher education, and institutional projects from concept through construction administration, and you'll mentor junior engineers along the way.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis
• Produce and stamp construction documents, specifications, and calculations
• Act as the main mechanical point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors
• Coordinate with the electrical and structural disciplines, and review shop drawings and RFIs
• Mentor and QA/QC the work of junior engineers and designers
• Make site visits and handle construction administration
  

What You Bring

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering
• An active PE license, or the ability to get Texas licensure by comity
• 8+ years of building MEP design experience at a consulting engineering firm
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC/IPC, and energy codes
• Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and load software such as Trace 3D Plus or HAP
• LEED AP or healthcare experience is a plus

Why This Role

• A senior seat with a clear path to Associate or Principal
• Hybrid schedule flexibility
• Full benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, and paid PE and continuing-education costs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.