Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - DBOM & Energy

McKinstry Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Project Engineer III - Mechanical to join our Engineering & Design team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on integrating design and construction through our DBOM process to deliver high-performance buildings with optimal energy use and occupant comfort.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 years of engineering design experience, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and structural analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in 2D/3D AutoCAD and Revit modeling preferred.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, VBA, Python and structural analysis software (Bentley platform, RISA or SAP 2000) software tools preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams required.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Engineering in Training Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages team's workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in the budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review.
• Proficient in mechanical systems design, including calculations, airside systems, piping systems, equipment selection and multi-discipline coordination.
• Performs and coaches others in engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces or directs production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Develops options for design direction, system selection, energy conservation and cost savings strategies.

Skills

Engineering design problem-solving

Project coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MATLAB

VBA

Python

Bentley/RISA/SAP 2000

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Project Engineer III - Mechanical to join our Engineering & Design team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on integrating design and construction through our DBOM process to deliver high-performance buildings with optimal energy use and occupant comfort.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 years of engineering design experience, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and structural analysis tools.