Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE

gpac; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Full benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Paid PE & CE costs

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Dallas to lead HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design for data centers, telecoms, commercial, healthcare and education projects from concept through construction administration. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with electrical and structural teams, conduct site visits and QA/QC, and ensure project quality.

Requires BS in Mechanical Engineering, active PE (Texas by comity or eligible), 8+ years of consulting experience, and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Active PE license or eligibility for Texas licensure by comity.
• 8+ years of MEP design experience in consulting.
• Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC/IPC, energy codes.
• Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and load software.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for multiple project types.
• Produce stamped construction documents, specs, and calculations.
• Serve as mechanical lead on client, architect, and contractor interactions.
• Coordinate with electrical/structural disciplines; review RFIs and shop drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform QA/QC.
• Perform site visits and support construction administration.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring junior engineers

Site visits & QA/QC

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

PE license (TX by comity or eligible)

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Trace 3D Plus

HAP

Job description

An established MEP consulting engineering firm in Dallas 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.