Senior Mechanical Project Engineer (HVAC)

Rise Technical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Training

Progression

401(k)

Medical

Job summary

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain by comity within 90 days.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated with long-term progression mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC/mechanical projects from concept through construction.
• Take ownership of scope, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Act as primary client-facing lead with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, specifications, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support their technical development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

Texas PE license or eligible within 90 days

Job description

$145,000 - $165,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + 401(k) + Medical

Are you a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with experience in HVAC systems looking to join a small, fast-growing company that offers long-term progression toward a VP-level role?

If you’re looking to take ownership of projects, develop your career, and work within a like-minded, forward-thinking culture, this could be a great opportunity for you.

With a strong focus on quality, professional development, and supporting self-starters, they have built a close-knit team and a clear long-term career path. As a result of continued growth and new project demand, they are now looking to add to their mechanical team.

In this role, you will lead HVAC projects, review and approve designs, calculations and specifications, work directly with clients and architects, coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, manage scope and budget, and resolve construction-stage issues through submittal review, RFIs, and site visits. You will also mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to client development, proposals, and repeat business.

This role would suit a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with strong HVAC project delivery experience who is looking for long-term development, technical leadership, and a clear route to increased responsibility and senior leadership.

The Role:

• Lead HVAC/mechanical projects from concept through construction
• Take ownership of project scope, budgets, schedules, and delivery
• Act as the primary client-facing lead, working directly with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, specifications, and deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers/designers and support their technical development
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery

The Person:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Texas PE license, or able to obtain Texas licensure by comity within 90 days
• Strong client-facing, communication, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, independent, and interested in long-term progression into senior leadership

Reference Number: BBBH280026

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.