Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Voltair Consulting Engineers • Houston, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer applies professional and technical expertise to develop mechanical engineering concepts and options that align with each project owner’s vision. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of consulting engineering processes and contractual documents, and involves leading mechanical design and project delivery for commercial building projects. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Travel may be required for site investigations, assessments, or client meetings.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and based in Houston, Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Seven or more years of experience in mechanical engineering management and design of commercial buildings.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); engineering registration should be in the state(s) where the employee resides and projects will be constructed.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, methods, and techniques, as well as corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• At least five years of experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with project delivery methods including design-build, design-bid-construct, and fast-track.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes, and of laws, regulations, and potential liabilities affecting engineering practice.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and familiarity with other engineering software programs.
• Strong technical and computer skills, including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet, and web applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to convey information verbally, in writing, and graphically.
• Ability to prepare original specifications for project systems and components and complete project manuals with sub-consultant specifications when serving as prime professional.
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience evaluating mechanical engineering options for equipment and component configurations.
• Experience with cost containment and reduction approaches and the ability to provide comparative costs for different engineering approaches.
• Strong conflict management skills, active listening, and a commitment to resolving problems.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with clients, vendors, code officials, and other stakeholders; work effectively with internal and external teams; and promote a positive company image.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently or as part of a team, remain accountable, and focus on objectives and goals.
• Ability to organize and maintain accessible information, manage time, use resources efficiently, and strive to reduce costs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, with a commitment to quality and follow-up.
• Ethical, honest, and accountable conduct, including confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
• Initiative in seeking opportunities and seeing projects through to completion; ability to monitor project status, manage details, hold project owners accountable, and provide clear and accurate status updates.
• Ability to perform necessary job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to travel 10–35% for site investigations, assessments, or client meetings.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines.
• Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods; regularly use a computer or laptop and screens; and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and brightness and to perceive depth and judge distances and spatial relationships.
• May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts or electrical currents, at heights or underground, and be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and moderate to very loud noise.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial building projects in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, entertainment, or governmental facilities.

Responsibilities

• Determine the scope of assigned projects and use software programs to create mechanical engineering designs, including HVAC and other mechanical systems.
• Manage the business aspects of multiple concurrent projects, review the accuracy of contract documents, and meet financial targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Define project scope, establish budgets, cost estimates, and schedules, and write proposals.
• Develop and follow work plans and manage the design process within the hours allocated in the work plan.
• Serve as liaison with customers and project staff to identify and process scope changes, address issues, and communicate project milestones.
• Proactively manage potential scope variances to support client satisfaction and keep projects on track.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals for accuracy.
• Manage project correspondence and documents using designated document management systems.
• Perform engineering studies and design analyses to determine cost-effective system layouts, quantities, sizes, and specifications, and verify code compliance.
• Supervise and mentor selected assistant project managers and project design engineers on project teams.
• Prepare and lay out BIM drawings and coordinate with other disciplines during schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction document phases.
• Perform construction administration, including site observations, shop drawing review, and preparation of punch lists.
• Maintain business relationships and communicate with clients, partners, architects, owners, design and construction professionals, and code officials about engineering projects, assignments, and action items.
• Assist in developing proposals and client presentations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid work options
• Flexible Time Off
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee perks and discounts
• Education assistance and professional development
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that positively affect local and national communities

What This Job Offers

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