Lead Mechanical Designer

Lead Mechanical Designer Job#: 3054256

Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Remote with regular travel to Austin, TX COMPENSATION: $70 - $144 HOURLY Role Overview We are seeking an Engineer for a construction design review role. This position involves working within the technology sector to ensure engineering and design standards are met for construction projects covering both wet and dry systems, including HVAC, plumbing, cooling towers, and chillers — along with structural coordination. Ensure all designs comply with IMC, IPC, NFPA, local AHJ requirements.

Coordinate closely with the design Engineer of Record (EOR), the General Contractor (GC), and internal stakeholders to resolve RFIs, design conflicts, and constructability issues. Support permit submissions and review contractor submittals within the mechanical scope to ensure alignment with the approved design intent.

Key Responsibilities Design Review:
Mechanical design reviews over engineering and construction milestones. Reviews of HVAC and fire protection in the design stage

Thorough mechanical review and taking packages through local AHJ permit review. (Specific Austin or Texas AHJ experience is a plus)
RFI and submittal review working directly with an Engineer of Record and a General Contractor. Independently disposition contractor submittals and drive RFI closure

Required Qualifications

Experience:

Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of applicable exp.

Core Design Competencies End-to-end mechanical design — concept through permit/construction-ready drawings for industrial facilities

Mechanical design review and validation on industrial or manufacturing construction projects, including red-lining drawings and catching coordination conflicts at the design stage

Wet & Dry Mechanical SystemsHVAC, plumbing, process cooling, cooling towers, and chillers

Cooling water systems (chillers, towers, heat exchangers, pumps)
Air distribution systems (AHUs, terminal units, fans, dehumidification, exhaust)
Data center or manufacturing facility background preferred over commercial office

Codes, Standards & Permitting ICC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, ANSI Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and NFPAExperience taking packages through local AHJ permit review;
Austin/Texas AHJ experience is a plus Construction-Phase EngineeringRFI and submittal review experience working directly with an Engineer of Record and a General Contractor Ability to independently disposition contractor submittals and drive RFI closure

Design-change resolution during constructionBIM & Software Proficiency Revit and AutoCAD proficiency

Navisworks clash detection for structural and MEP coordination

Company Overview & Culture This position is with a leading enterprise client in the technology industry, operating within the Software & Interactive segment. Our organization is known for its large-scale operations and commitment to innovation.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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