Mechanical Engineer

SSOE, Inc. • Austin, TX

33d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SSOE’s Advanced Technology division specializes in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. The team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. SSOE is looking to hire a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The Mechanical Engineer will have the opportunity to participate in the design of state-of-the-art industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for the world’s leading high-tech companies. The Mechanical Engineers will be responsible for working with other contributing Mechanical Engineers, Designers team, and Sr. Project Managers to create and problem-solve exciting and complex designs that incorporate some of the latest design techniques, while ensuring that all specifications are met, and to ensure timely completion of projects. At SSOE, they empower their team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree from an ABET-accredited school in Mechanical Engineering or technically related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical system design utilizing AutoCAD as the primary drafting tool.
• Experience working with AutoCAD is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with designs containing HVAC, chillers, boilers, pump hydraulics, exhaust, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, or other similar mechanical building systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes for mechanical systems, and familiarity with applicable state/local building codes.
• Proven capacity to work under structured quality management and change control processes in complex project environments.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information and design concepts to project managers, contractors, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure quickly is highly desired.
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing detailed engineering designs, technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models that meet our specifications and client needs.
• Responsible for creating, influencing, and finalizing designs involving industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, chillers, boilers, HVAC ducting, exhaust, motor control, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, Fire Protection systems and possibly other mechanical building systems.
• Perform detailed mechanical system calculations including load analysis, pump head curves, pressure drop, and energy consumption to optimize system performance and support design decisions.
• Applies standard engineering techniques and procedures and exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts. Ensure quality control by complying with company and team design and CAD standards.
• Will work with the design team, other Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Facilitate internal and external design review meetings, ensuring all deliverables meet quality assurance standards and project milestones, while mitigating risks related to design errors or omissions.
• Coordinate needs, designs, and develops an understanding with other design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) for design package needs.
• Perform field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages when needed. May troubleshoot design problems in the field during construction.
• Manage technical inquiries, submittal reviews, and RFI responses from contractors and vendors, maintaining rigorous version control and supporting contractor coordination during procurement and installation phases.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching)
• opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications)
• generous PTO & paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level