Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE)

Halff Associates, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Houston, TX to lead the mechanical design of diverse projects. The role requires a Texas PE license and at least five years of progressive design experience, with expertise in energy modeling tools.

You will mentor engineers and coordinate with owners and other engineers to drive project success. The position offers career growth, potential ownership opportunities, and collaboration within Halff’s MEP team in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in mechanical engineering design with energy modeling tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage large projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the design and construction of mechanical engineering projects.
• Prepare engineered contract documentation; coordinate with project managers to meet deadlines.
• Create mechanical and plumbing construction documents, plans, and specs.
• Conduct on-site visits, collect conditions, attend meetings, respond to RFIs, and report observations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; mentor engineers and staff.

Skills

Energy modeling tools

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical or architectural engineering degree

Tools

Trane Trace 700

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE), Houston, TX

Halff has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to join our growing MEP Engineering team based out of our Houston, TX office. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering design using energy modeling tools. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the design and construction of mechanical engineering projects.
• Responsible for planning and preparing engineered contract documentation for assigned projects, working with or as a mechanical project manager to meet deadlines, aiding in or providing engineering decisions, and collaborating with other engineers, and/or owners.
• Responsible for creating mechanical and plumbing project construction documents, plans, and specifications.
• Responsible for on-site visits, as necessary, to collect existing condition information, attend meetings, respond to construction inquiries, and report on-site observations. Construction activities when necessary, may include shop drawing reviews, responding to RFI's, and site visits to generate observation reports.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Will be responsible for the management of the complete design of mechanical projects.
• Reports and presents plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge, translating engineering and scientific information into easily digestible concepts.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, EITs, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Texas.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering design using similar energy modeling tools.
• High-level interpersonal relationship skills, proficiency in communication skills, and organization skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects.

The Halff MEP Engineering Advantage

• Our professionals aim to design buildings that use less energy, generate less waste and cost less to maintain.
• Our staff knows there isn't one right answer to MEP challenges.
• We understand the demands of managing multiple projects under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinity Quantity contracts.

To learn more about Halff's MEP Engineering services, check out some of our projects, and/or meet our team

Half's MEP and ICT Engineering Services:

• Cybersecurity
• Engineering Studies
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• LEED and Renewable
• Lighting System Design
• Mechanical and Air Systems Design
• Plumbing System Design
• Power System Design

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

Education

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (required)

Experience

5 years: Progressive experience in mechanical engineering design using Trane Trace 700, or similar energy modeling tools (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)

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