Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Commercial Mechanical Contracting

Mechanical Design Engineer – Commercial Mechanical Contracting

Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 – $90,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Join a trusted mechanical contractor with more than 40 years of success delivering large-scale HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems across commercial and industrial projects. From hospitals and data centers to high-rise buildings
, this company is known for its technical excellence, innovation, and safety-first culture.

Here, engineers work closely with project management and field teams in a collaborative, design-build environment that values craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and career growth.

The Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in designing and engineering HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for complex commercial and industrial projects.

You’ll be responsible for developing code-compliant, constructible, and efficient mechanical system designs that align with both engineering standards and field realities. This is an opportunity to blend technical design skills with real-world coordination
—working side-by-side with project managers, VDC modelers, and installation teams.

Ideal candidates are highly skilled in Revit MEP and AutoCAD
, understand the full lifecycle of mechanical systems, and thrive in a fast-paced design/build environment
.

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for commercial facilities such as hospitals, data centers, and high-rise buildings.
• Create detailed 3D models, layouts, and fabrication-ready shop drawings using Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Perform heating/cooling load calculations
  , duct and pipe sizing, and equipment selection based on project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards including ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, and SMACNA
  .
• Collaborate with project managers, field foremen, and BIM/VDC teams to verify constructability and resolve design issues.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate effectively across trades.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and field requests during construction.
• Support system commissioning, testing, and project closeout documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (required).
• 12+ years of experience designing mechanical building systems (HVAC, plumbing, piping) for commercial projects.
• Experience with hospitals, data centers, or high-rise buildings preferred.
• Proficient in Revit MEP and AutoCAD (required).
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, IMC, IPC, and SMACNA standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• Experience in design-build or design-assist environments strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary: $85,000 – $90,000 annually
  , based on experience.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses and clear career growth opportunities.
• Advancement path into Project Management or Senior Engineering roles.

This is your opportunity to design the systems that power the region’s most sophisticated facilities—while working alongside a team that values innovation, integrity, and long-term relationships.

If you’re a driven mechanical engineer who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment where design meets construction, we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

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Applicants with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Work Location: On-site (Fort Worth, TX)
Job Type: Full-Time