Mechanical Engineer V

Austin, TX, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 2 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Clarity
  • Procurement
  • Design Review
  • HVAC
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • IPC
  • Attention To Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Management
  • Workflow
  • Collaboration
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

Join a fast-paced construction and engineering environment where you will help ensure mechanical design packages are complete, coordinated, and ready for successful execution. This role focuses on reviewing wet and dry mechanical systems, supporting permit readiness, and helping keep complex project work moving forward with clarity and precision.
Responsibilities
  • Review and validate mechanical design packages for a construction project, including wet and dry systems.
  • Evaluate HVAC, plumbing, cooling tower, and chiller designs, along with structural coordination details.
  • Confirm that designs align with applicable mechanical codes, fire protection standards, local authority requirements, and project standards.
  • Work closely with the design engineer of record, general contractor, and internal stakeholders to resolve RFIs, design conflicts, and constructability concerns.
  • Support permit submissions by reviewing mechanical design elements for completeness and alignment with approved intent.
  • Review contractor submittals within the mechanical scope to help keep procurement and construction activities on track.
  • Identify coordination issues early to reduce risk of change orders, schedule delays, and rework during installation.
Skills
  • Strong background in mechanical engineering design review.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, cooling tower, and chiller systems.
  • Familiarity with mechanical codes and standards such as IMC, IPC, and NFPA.
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and communicate technical issues clearly.
  • Experience reviewing design documents, RFIs, and submittals.
  • Detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and follow-through.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving project environment.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting permit packages and authority review processes.
  • Background working with general contractors and design engineer of record teams.
  • Exposure to large-scale construction or industrial project environments.
  • Knowledge of constructability review practices and coordination workflows.
  • Comfort navigating complex design packages and multi-discipline coordination.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve collaboration, and help create better outcomes for everyone.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $116 - $164 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 76475
  • Posted 20 hours ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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