Construction Mechanical Engineer

Veteran‑Owned Firm Seeking Construction Mechanical Engineer for Onsite Role in San Antonio, Texas

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a veteran‑owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC that specializes in technical and cleared recruiting for DoD, IC and other defense agencies. We support fellow veteran‑owned businesses by recruiting across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, etc. We seek to fill a Construction Mechanical Engineer position in San Antonio, Texas.

HRUCKUS seeks a Construction Mechanical Engineer for a role in San Antonio, Texas.

The Construction Mechanical Engineer will lead and mentor team members, guiding them in their tasks while overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and staff management. The role is key in designing energy‑efficient, sustainable HVAC and plumbing systems, taking ownership from inception to completion and driving project success and team growth.

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the MEP design team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Lead the design and development of HVAC and plumbing systems, conducting and verifying load calculations.
• Perform Construction Administration tasks, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and attending CA meetings.
• Conduct site visits to assess field installations and perform field observations.
• Manage assigned projects, coordinating and guiding the design team from inception to completion.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed phases of assigned project work, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Lead design and construction meetings, ensuring effective communication and decision‑making.
• Mentor junior team members and assign tasks to design staff as needed.
• Provide periodic, objective feedback during employee check‑ins to support annual performance reviews.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage contracts, fee proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Business Development teams to build client relationships and support repeat business opportunities.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Professional Engineering License.
• At least 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Ability to obtain Professional Licensure in Texas.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP design, with expertise in Municipal/Aviation, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial Office sectors.
• 7+ years of experience managing MEP design projects.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience leading an MEP design team.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, clean MVR, and successful background check.
• Candidate will submit to a criminal background check, education verification, and drug test.

• Job Title:
  
  Construction Mechanical Engineer
• Location:
  
  San Antonio, Texas
• Assignment Type:
  Permanent, Full‑time
• Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 per year
• Background Check:
  Criminal background check, education verification, and drug test required

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