Sr. MEP Engineer

Equity Staffing Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact retrofit work

Strong work-life balance

End-to-end project ownership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer with over 10 years of experience to lead HVAC retrofit and design-build projects. This hands-on position allows for full involvement from project assessment to implementation. Key qualifications include an active PE license, strong HVAC background, and experience with existing building projects. Competitive technical environment offered, with a focus on project ownership and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in MEP engineering, particularly in design-build.
• Strong hands-on technical skills and HVAC knowledge.
• Experience with existing buildings, preferably K-12 or municipal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility assessments and site walk-throughs.
• Design HVAC retrofit solutions for existing buildings.
• Manage multiple projects with a focus on quality and deadlines.

Skills

HVAC design expertise

MEP engineering experience

Energy modeling experience

AutoCAD LT experience

Education

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Carrier HAP

Trane Trace

eQUEST

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (or surrounding area)

License Required: Active Professional Engineer (PE)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior MEP Engineer (PE) with 10+ years of experience to lead HVAC retrofit and design-build projects in existing buildings. This is a hands-on technical role for an engineer who wants full project involvement—from assessment through implementation—without moving in

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP engineering experience (design-build preferred)
• Strong HVAC/mechanical background; electrical coordination experience a plus
• Active PE license
• Experience with retrofit projects and existing buildings
• Comfortable with both office design work and site visits
• AutoCAD LT experience (2D drafting; no BIM required)
• Experience with K-12, municipal, or institutional facilities preferred

Technical Skills

• HVAC load calculations, system sizing, and code-compliant design
• Energy modeling experience (Carrier HAP preferred; Trane Trace, eQUEST a plus)
• Ability to produce construction drawings and specifications
• RFI and submittal review; construction support
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, IMC, IECC, and NEC
• Familiarity with BAS/controls systems in retrofit environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform facility assessments and site walk-throughs
• Design HVAC retrofit and replacement solutions
• Develop scopes of work, pricing support, and bid packages
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, internal teams, and clients
• Support projects through construction with RFIs and site reviews
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines
• 25% field / 75% office or remote
• Focus on existing buildings (often with limited or no drawings)
• Emphasis on practical, maintainable, real-world solutions

Why Join

• Stay deeply technical—no management track required
• End-to-end project ownership
• High-impact retrofit work with strong work-life balance