Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Present at the client job site daily.
• Conduct daily job walks of in-progress construction.
• Identify deviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage.
• Be available to review conflicts and questions from contractors on a daily basis.
• Complete partial and building punch walks in accordance with the contractor’s construction schedule.
• Coordinate with all internal and external disciplines as required for RFI resolution, submittal, and shop drawing review.
• Spot check contractor redline drawings, and equipment settings for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
• Produce and understand hydronic & airflow flow diagrams.
• Select and specify HVAC equipment.
• Understand and be capable of creating detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for the mechanical systems they design.
• Understand and be capable of specifying mechanical controls systems.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical systems in the context of coordinating mechanical design requirements.
• Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site.
• Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop mechanical field knowledgebase including lessons learned.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Significant experience as a mechanical superintendent, owner’s representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC design, construction, and/or commissioning.
• Experience in mechanical design for larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
• Experience developing detailed mechanical calculations and use of calculation software is required.
• Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
• Experience leading small mechanical teams and client interface experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.
• Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit for drawing development is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.

Pay

Base Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 36-hour standard work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs
• Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC
• All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

About the Role

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the El Paso area to provide on-site oversight of large-scale data center construction projects. The role involves coordination with trade partners, RFI resolution, submittal and shop drawing review, and coordination with in-office design team members.