Mechanical Engineer Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Role:
Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Programs

Location:

Austin / Houston, TX
Duration:
Contract possible for full time hire

What You'll Do

Lead all mechanical design and concept evaluations and decisions, leading to completion of construction drawings for permit and construction execution. Includes wet (cooling water) and dry (air) systems. Manage multiple projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases
Interface with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms during bid and project execution phases as needed to ensure that designs and specifications meet our Engineering Standards. Drive support staff, internal and 3rd-party engineers
Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
Effectively and proactively communicate project needs, changes, and status to internal and external team members. Develop and mentor less experienced engineering staff
Present design concepts and progress at project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) design reviews to stakeholders and multi-discipline teams
Able to develop quantity take-offs and assist with cost estimating for projects in short time frames
Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 of years HVAC and Process Systems design experience
Registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer (PE) with active NCEES record and ability to acquire State PE license
Professional design experience in a wide range of project types including industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, restaurant, high tech/R&D, bio-tech/pharmaceutical and industrial
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems including, not limited to;
Dehumidification Units, Air Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Compressors, process gas/fluid systems, Air Handling Units, Terminal Units, Fans / Blowers, Pumps, Control Valves and Instrumentation, Hazardous Exhaust, Dehumidification Units, Heat Recovery Systems
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline. Including International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes (codes including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes), ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards, SMACNA Standards, NFPA Standards, related ASME & ANSI codes
Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations in HAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Revisto, and Navisworks