Lead Mechanical Engineer

Our client is a premier electrical and mechanical contracting firm recognized as one of the largest and most innovative providers in the DFW market. The organization delivers excellence across Industrial/Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Data Centers, Substations, Aviation, and Healthcare projects through advanced design and engineering solutions.

With an in-house team of engineers, project managers, and BIM specialists, they excel in Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methods. Their commitment to precision, safety, and innovation has made them a trusted partner for clients across the region. The company's collaborative culture and focus on professional development ensure a rewarding and dynamic work environment.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead a team of electrical and mechanical engineers in designing and developing modular building systems and integrated HVAC solutions. This role will be both technical and client-facing, responsible for ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables, managing communications with stakeholders, and driving process improvements within the engineering function.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (PE license preferred).
• 5–10 years of HVAC engineering experience, including leadership or project management responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, or similar tools a plus.
• Proven experience designing HVAC systems for industrial or modular building environments.
• Understanding of national and local mechanical/electrical codes and standards.
• Experience conducting or reviewing CFD analysis and heat load calculations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines and with external vendors.
• Demonstrated initiative in process improvement and engineering innovation.

• Lead a team of electrical and HVAC engineers in producing and updating General (G Sheets), HVAC (M Sheets), and Electrical (E Sheets) for Issued for Approval, As-Built, and Closeout Submittal drawing sets.
• Serve as the project lead and primary point of contact for clients and internal manufacturing teams.
• Attend and lead engineering meetings and calls, providing clear updates on team progress, challenges, and project needs.
• Develop and standardize Integrated Manufacturing HVAC designs and HVAC controls for modular e-houses.
• Conduct final reviews of drawing sets to ensure compliance with client specifications, project scope, and all applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Verify and validate heat load calculations and ensure proper HVAC equipment sizing for each project.
• Create and/or review CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analyses to ensure thermal performance meets design requirements.
• Provide technical input and hands‑on support in AutoCAD as needed to update or create engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with HVAC, Enclosure, and Electrical vendors and suppliers to select the best engineered systems for each project.

• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines to align HVAC and electrical design requirements.
• Keep the Engineering Manager informed on design issues, schedule impacts, and resolutions.
• Support the manufacturing/production team by answering technical questions and providing guidance.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including workflow mapping, standard work documentation, and process optimization for the engineering team.
• Participate in client design meetings, occasional site visits, and industry conferences to maintain technical expertise and professional presence.
• Engage with the…