Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group in our Austin, TX office. This role will work alongside engineers and architects as part of a design team applying mechanical engineering principles towards the successful design of low to mid-rise new construction projects, as well as evaluating existing buildings for renovations or reuse. We provide a full range of mechanical engineering services to municipal, commercial, higher education and public work agencies, partnering with clients to design buildings from the ground-up or to renovate existing buildings to optimize their use. Our engineers work with clients from concept through construction to create customized, cost-effective solutions that enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments. Our designs emphasize performance and are built with long‑term facility operations in mind. Decisions are driven by objective data and in-depth client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and assess project designs.
• Perform engineering calculations with software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
• Create and review HVAC and plumbing design documents, including plans, notes, schedules, diagrams, and details, modeled in Revit or drafted in AutoCAD.
• Select equipment and write specifications.
• Perform quality control related tasks.
• Provide training and guidance to other disciplines, staff members and junior engineers.
• Perform site visits, survey the mechanical components of existing buildings, and make observations of ongoing construction progress.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare proposals, such as budgeting hours or expectations for deliverables.
• Be responsive to others and share information and new ideas to improve processes and help achieve company and project goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate.
• Attend training seminars and presentations by professional organizations to further engineering knowledge and develop business skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical emphasis from an ABET accredited university.
• 6-10 years' experience in the building engineering field.
• EIT certification required; PE license desirable.
• Advanced skill level and understanding of Revit.
• Expert understanding of HVAC engineering principles, including heating and cooling loads, duct and pipe sizing, duct static and pump head calculations, and psychometrics.
• Understanding of plumbing design principles, DWV sizing and layout, pipe sizing, stormwater and natural gas pipe sizing.
• Advanced understanding of controls and sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE, NFPA desirable.
• Intermediate/advanced level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Must be able to perform job‑specific tasks with limited guidance and collaborate with multiple members of a design team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for written job‑related communications and verbal instructions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We provide a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through projects. The compensation package includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 hours within a work week. We encourage personal and professional growth through reimbursement for education, in‑house resources for educational courses, mentorship program, wellness program, Women’s Organization and philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to join our team of professionals so we can help you accelerate your success.