Senior Mechanical Engineer

As part of the Water Design Center for Garver in College Station, TX, this Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Water Business Line projects.

General responsibilities will include mechanical design (HVAC, water supply systems, drain systems, etc.) as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects around the region.

Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to investigating, planning, design, and commissioning of mechanical systems.

• Developing detailed heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) system designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Developing and analyzing virtual facility heat loads to determine HVAC system sizing.
• Working closely with other team members to coordinate the project requirements
• Developing detailed plans and specifications for mechanical systems, such as HVAC systems, potable and non‑potable water systems, drain systems, and fire protection systems
• Coordinating with various mechanical equipment vendors
• Developing construction cost estimates and participating in quality assurance and control procedures

Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive team.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• 8+ years of experience in designing HVAC and plumbing systems
• Working knowledge of building heat load analysis software (Carrier HAP)
• Must have an advanced knowledge base of applicable mechanical engineering principals
• Knowledge of industry design standards and codes (International Codes, ASHRAE, NFPA)
• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

• Water and Wastewater consulting experience
• Experience with designing fire protection systems
• Experience with Autodesk Revit

Specializing in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies, the Garver WDC is a knowledge‑based hub that excels in producing highly technical, multidiscipline water and wastewater designs. Team member communication and coordination is constant, providing ample opportunity for your professional growth and a dynamic, fun work environment.

Garver’s committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more.

Garver’s committed to providing the best employee experience, and because we are a firm made up of engineers and designers who love data, we made that commitment measurable. Every year we ensure our benefits remain in the top quartile of our industry. What does that mean for you? Paid parental leave, 401k match, contributions to your HSA, paid health and dental insurance premiums for employees enrolled in our nationally recognized Wellness Program, gym membership reimbursements, tuition reimbursements, and much, much more.

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a…