Mechanical Engineer (PE) - HVAC/Plumbing

Flexible 40-Hour Workweek with Half-Day Fridays | Lead HVAC/Plumbing Projects Across Commercial & Industrial Markets

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Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience delivering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, and related engineering services.

Our team designs building systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, municipal, retail, and other facilities. We emphasize practical engineering solutions, long-term client relationships, and professional development.

We are seeking a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer to take ownership of HVAC and plumbing design projects while expanding their project management and client-facing responsibilities.

Why join us?

Flexible scheduling: Choose a traditional five-day schedule or four 9-hour days with a half-day Friday morning, maintaining core hours of 9 AM to 4 PM.
40-hour workweek expectation: Overtime is not regularly required, although it may occasionally be requested to meet project needs.
Diverse engineering projects: Design HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, municipal, and other facilities.
Meaningful project ownership: Lead small to mid-size mechanical design projects, manage schedules and budgets, and interact directly with clients.
Career advancement: Develop the technical, financial, and client-management skills needed to manage complete MEP engineering projects.
Comprehensive benefits: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; family coverage subsidies; immediately available PTO; 401(k) matching; and paid parental leave after 12 months.
Professional development: Access formal and informal mentorship, internal and external training, sponsored professional memberships, and licensure support.

Job Details

We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer (PE) to design, coordinate, and manage HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial and industrial buildings. This position combines hands-on mechanical engineering with project leadership, construction administration, and direct client interaction.

You will work on systems ranging from conventional commercial HVAC installations to more complex chilled water plants, boiler systems, industrial process cooling, cooling towers, and specialized mechanical applications.

Responsibilities:

Lead HVAC and mechanical engineering design for small to mid-size commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and municipal projects.
Design and specify chilled water systems, steam and hot water boilers, VAV systems, cooling towers, heat pumps, air-conditioning equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
Develop mechanical and plumbing system layouts, ductwork designs, equipment selections, utility designs, and engineering calculations.
Prepare and coordinate construction drawings, technical specifications, design analyses, and engineering cost estimates.
Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
Evaluate mechanical room layouts, equipment clearances, space requirements, future capacity needs, and potential design conflicts.
Participate in client meetings, coordinate technical requirements, and represent mechanical engineering interests throughout project delivery.
Perform construction administration, review construction documents with the Engineer of Record, and participate in project site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Texas licensure is preferred, but engineers licensed in another state must obtain Texas licensure within six months.
Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience designing mechanical HVAC/plumbing systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, along with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to coordinate mechanical design work, manage project deliverables, and communicate technical requirements with clients and project teams.
Experience with consulting engineering projects involving commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, historical, or hospitality facilities is preferred.
Familiarity with HAP, TRACE, Bluebeam, or vendor-specific engineering software is beneficial. Participation in ASHRAE, ASPE, or TSPE is also valued.

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